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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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What compound results from the 1,4-addition of one equivalent of HBr to 1,3-butadiene?
Options
A 1-bromo-1-butene
B 2-bromo-2-butene
C 4-bromo-1-butene
D 1-bromo-2-butene
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Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,4-Addition of HBr to 1,3-butadiene gives 1-bromo-2-butene (BrCH2-CH=CH-CH3). The H adds to C1 and Br adds to C4, with the double bond shifting to C2-C3.

Hint

What is the 1,4-addition product of HBr to butadiene?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1144 of 1999
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