Neco 2018 Chemistry Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2018 Neco Chemistry examination.

Neco 2018 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 33 NECO • 2018 • CHEMISTRY • objective

2-methyl-1-butene reacts with excess HBr in the presence of peroxides (radical conditions). (a) Write the structural formula of the major product. (b) Explain why this product is favoured over the alternative product, referring to the peroxide effect and radical stability.

Answer Options

A. 2-bromo-1-methylbutane
Correct Answer B. 1-bromo-2-methylbutane
C. 1-bromo-3-methylbutane
D. 2-bromo-2-methylbutane
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
1-bromo-2-methylbutane

About This Question

This is Neco 2018 Chemistry Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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