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Reagent used to convert 3−ethyl−2−pentene to 3−chloro−3−ethylpentane is:

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HCl
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NaOH
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KMnO4
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H2SO4
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Solution

The correct option is B HCl
3-ethyl-2-pentene is converted into 3-chloro-3-ethylpentane by reaction with HCl. It is an electropilic addition of HCl across carbon carbon double bond. The addition follows Markwonikoff's rule.
CH3CH=C(C2H5)2+HClCCl(C2H5)3

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