NEET2023Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2023 Chemistry Organic Chemistry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Consider the following reaction and identify the product (P).
CH₃ − CH − CH − CH₃
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CH₃ OH
3-Methylbutan-2-ol
─────→ Product (P)
HBr

A
CH₃ CH = CH − CH₃
B
CH₃ − CH − CH − CH₃
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CH₃ BrC
CH₃
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CH₃ − C − CH₂ Br
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CH₃D
Br
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CH₃ − C − CH₂ − CH₃
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CH₃Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The reaction involves the conversion of an alcohol to an alkyl halide using HBr. The hydroxyl group is replaced by a bromine atom, resulting in the formation of 2-bromo-3-methylbutane.
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