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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
       |      |
      CH₃    OH
  3-Methylbutan-2-ol
─────→ Product (P)
HBr
Question diagram
A

CH₃ CH = CH − CH₃

B
CH₃ − CH − CH − CH₃
       |      |
      CH₃    Br
C
      CH₃
       |
CH₃ − C − CH₂ Br
       |
      CH₃
D
       Br
       |
CH₃ − C − CH₂ − CH₃
       |
      CH₃

Correct 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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