Question

Q.22 The following reaction is an example of
H
OH
Conc. H2SO4
Н
H
с
C
H
170°C
H
1
|
H
H
A) Hydrogen
B) Addition reaction
D) Elimination reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is 'A'

Explanation:

H

2

C=CH−CH

2

−OH

HBr

excess

CH

3

−

CH

∣

−CH

2

−Br

In the above reaction, the alkene reacts with an excess of hydrogen bromide to give the final product. In this double bond is removed & Br is added to its place. Also, −OH is removed for −Br group. It follows Markownikov's Rule for the formation of the product.