Question

What is the major product obtained from the addition of HBr to the following compound?

O a line-angle formula shows a ring with six vertices and alternating single and double bonds.
O a CH₂CHCH₂ group is attached to the first vertex.
O the CH₂CHCH₂ group has a double bond between the second (from left to right) and the third carbons.
O draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the tools (for bonds), atoms, and advanced template toolbars. the single bond is active by default.

Answer 1

The major product of HBr addition to the described benzene with a propenyl group is benzene with a 2-bromopropane group, following Markovnikov's rule.(CH3-CHBr-CH2-).

Step-by-step explanation:

The major product obtained from the addition of HBr to the compound described would be the result of a Markovnikov addition across the alkene portion of the molecule.

The compound mentioned seems to be a benzene ring with an attached propenyl group (CH2=CH-CH2-). When HBr is added to an alkene, the hydrogen atom attaches to the carbon with the most hydrogen atoms already present, and the bromine attaches to the other carbon, following Markovnikov's rule.

Therefore, the major product would be the benzene ring with an attached 2-bromopropane group (CH3-CHBr-CH2-).