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Question : 5
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Consider the following reaction
CH 3 − CH = CH 2
The major end product is
The major end product is
Solution:
Explanation: Propene yields two products, however only one predominates as per Markovnikov's rule i.e., 2-bromopropane which on heating with aq. KOH gives secondary alcohol. Aq. KOH is alkaline in nature so it gives hydroxide ion which is a nucleophile. It replaces halide(bromide in this case) ion and form alcohols.
+ HBr ─ ─ ─ ─ ▸
CH 3 −
− CH 3
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