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In which of the following, addition of HBr does not take place against Markownikoff's rule? In other words, Anti- Markownikoff's addition of HBr is not observed for


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Propene

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But - 1 - ene

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C

But - 2- ene

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Pent - 2 - ene

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Solution

The correct option is C

But - 2- ene


What do you mean by Markownikov's and Anti-Markownikov's reaction?

Addition of Hydrogen Halide:

Alkene on reaction with HX gives alkyl halide. This reaction occurs on dissolving the hydrogen halide in a solvent, such as acetic acid or CH2Cl2 or by bubbling the gaseous hydrogen halide directly in alkene.

The order of reactivity is give as

Hl>HBr>HCl>HF

e.g.

CH2=CH2+HBrCH3CH2Br

CH3CH=CH2+HBrCH3CHCH3

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Br

The addition of HBr in propene occurs according to Markownikoff's rule.

Mechanism:

Step-1

Step-2

The addition of HBr to propene, MeCH=CH2(1), under polar conditions (in absence of peroxide) yields 2-bromopropane. However, in the presence of peroxides or the additio proceeds via a rapid chain reaction to yield 1-bromopropane. This addition of HBr in presence of peroxide is generally referred to as the peroxide effect leading to anti-Markownikov addition. This difference in orientation of HBr addition is due to the fact that in the first (polar case) the reaction is initiated by H+ and proceeds via the more stable (secondary)carbocation while in the second (radical) case it is initiated by Br and proceeds via the more stable (secondary radical).

Chain initiation step:

But anti-Markownikov's rule is not applicable to symmetrical alkenes.


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