Question

The addition of HBr to 1-butene gives a mixture
of products A, B and C
Br CH
丨 丨
(A) C (B) C
H₅C₂ ⟋ ⟍ CH₃ H ⟋ ⟍ CH₃
H Br
(C) CH₃—CH₂—CH₂—CH₂—Br
The mixture consists of
(a) A and B as major and C as minor products
(b) B as major, A and C as minor products
(c) B as minor, A and C as major products
(d) A and B as minor and C as major products

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is b. B as major, A and C as minor products

Answer 2

(a) A and B as major and C as minor products

Explanation:

Ch3Ch2-CH=CH2 -------HBr---------> CH3CH2CHBrCH3 (Major) +                       CH3CH2CH2CH2Br (Minor).

Hence, the mixture consists of A and B as major and C as minor products.

Please refer to the attached picture for the correct format of the products.

Option A is the answer.