MCQ
The addition of HBr is easiest with:
  • A
    CH2​=CH−Cl
  • B
    Cl−CH=CH−Cl
  • C
    CH3​−CH=CH2
  • D
    (CH3​)2​C=CH2​

Answer

  1. (CH3​)2​C=CH2​

Explanation:

Addition of H−X (Where x is halogen) on alkenes is electrophilic addition reaction

The rate of reaction depends on the stability of intermediate carbocation.

Thus, that carbocation is more stable for cempound (2).

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