In which of the following, Anti Markovnikov addition of HBr is not observed?

propene

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but-1-ene

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but-2-ene

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pent-2-ene

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Solution

The correct option is C but-2-ene
In but-2-ene, anti Markovnikov's addition of HBr is not observed as it is a symmetrical alkene
$C H_{3} - C H = C H - C H_{3}$
In case of symmetrical alkene, anti markovnikov's addition is not applicable.

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