MCQ
$3-$methyl$-2-$pentene on reaction with $\text{HOCl}$ gives:
  • A
    $3-$chloro$-3-$methyl pentanol$-2$
  • B
    $2,3-$dichloro$-3-$methyl pentane
  • $2-$chloro$-3-$methyl pentanol$-3$
  • D
    $2,3$ dimethyl butanol$-2$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$2-$chloro$-3-$methyl pentanol$-3$
The given reaction follows Markownikoff's addition mechanism and add $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$and $\mathrm{Cl}^{+}$ across carbon$-$carbon double bond.

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