Question

Identify the intermediate leads to the major product for the reaction of 2-methyl-2-butene with hydrogen bromide and hydrogen peroxide.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Now we know that the reaction of alkenes with alkyl halides in the presence of peroxide does not follow Markovnicov's rule. This is because the reaction proceeds via free radical rather than ionic mechanism.

The reaction occurs in such a way that the major product formed is 2-bromo-3-methyl butane. The intermediate that leads to this product is D