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Question
The major product formed when 2-methylprop-1-ene reacts with HBr is:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
2-methylprop-1-ene is (CH₃)₂C=CH₂. According to Markovnikov's rule, H adds to the less substituted carbon (the terminal CH₂), and Br adds to the more substituted carbon, giving 2-bromo-2-methylpropane (tert-butyl bromide).
Hint
The hydrogen adds to the carbon with more hydrogens; the halogen adds to the more substituted carbon.