Question

What is the best term to describe the rearrangement that causes the conversion of $3$-bromo-$2,2$-dimethylbutane to $2,3$-dimethyl-$2$-butanol?

• A. $1,2$-methyl shift
• B. $1,3$- hydride shift
• C. $1,3$-methyl shift
• D. $1,2$- hydride shift

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$1,2$-methyl shift

$1,2$-methyl shift is the best term to describe the rearrangement that causes the conversion of $3$-bromo-$2,2$-dimethylbutane to $2,3$-dimethyl-$2$-butanol.