Question

Which will form 2, 2-dibromopropane with $HBr$ ?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. Both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (b) and (c)

Two molecules of HX (HCl, HBr or HI) add to the alkynes and geminal dihalides are formed. Geminal dihalides means two halogen atoms are attached to the same carbon atom.


So, the correct answer will be option (d).