AIIMS2005Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2005 Chemistry Addition Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
³⁻Phenylpropene on reaction with HBr gives (as a major product)
A
C₆H₅CH₂CH(Br)CH₃
B
C₆H₅CH(Br)CH₂CH₃
C
C₆H₅CH₂CH₂CH₂Br
D
C₆H₅CH(Br)CH=CH₂
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
According to Markownikoff's rule, the negative part of the unsymmetrical reagent adds to less hydrogenated (more substituted) carbon atom of the double bond.
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