Question

2-methylbutane on reaction with $B{r}_2$ in sunlight gives (A) as the major product.
(A) is:

• A. 1-bromo-2-methyl butane
• B. 2-bromo-2-methyl butane
• C. 2-bromo-3-methyl butane
• D. 1-bromo-3-methyl butane

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2-bromo-2-methyl butane


Substituion of hydrogen at the $3^o$ carbon leads to the formation of the major product.