Question

Give the major product of the following reaction:
$3,3$-dimethyl-$1$-butene$+HCl\to Major$

• A. $2$-chloro-$3,3$-dimethyl butane
• B. $2$-chloro-$2,3$-dimethyl butane
• C. $1,2$-dichloro-$3,3$-dimethylbutane
• D. $1$-chloro-$3,3$-dimethylbutane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$2$-chloro-$2,3$-dimethyl butane

3,3-dimethyl-1-butene reacts with hydrochloric acid to form 2-chloro-2,3-di methyl butane as a major product.

2-chloro-2,3-di methyl butane.