Question

2 methly,butane reaction

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Answer 1

Answer:

This method follows free radical mechanism and forms alkyl halide.

Here, the reactivity of hydrogen is 3

o

>2

o

>1

o

. So,2-methylbutane on reaction with Br

2

in the presence of sunlight gives 2-bromo-2-methylbutane.

CH

3

CH

2

CH(CH

3

)CH

3

Br

2

CH

3

CH

2

C(CH

3

)BrCH

3