Question

Convert but 1 ene to 1 bromobutane

Answer 1

Answer:

But-1-ene can be converted to 1-Bromobutane by the reaction of But-1-ene with HBr in presence of any peroxide,under the mechanism of Anti-Markovnikov.

Answer 2

It can be done by the free radical addition of HBr on but-1-ene. Normal addition of HBr on but-1-ene will result in the product of 2-bromobutane. If the reaction takes place in presence of peroxide, the antimarkownikoffs product , 1-bromobutane will be formed.