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The addition of HBr to 2-pentene gives (A) 2-bromopentane only (B) 3-bromopentane only (C) 2-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane (D) 1-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane

The addition of HBr to 2-pentene gives
(A) 2-bromopentane only (B) 3-bromopentane only
(C) 2-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane (D) 1-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane

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Avinash
askIITians Faculty 1241 Points
8 years ago
(C)2-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane of equal amount

Because both carbocations are equally stable

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