Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2023
हिन्दीConsider the following reaction and identify the product (P). \( \text{3-Methylbutan-2-ol} + \text{HBr} \rightarrow \text{Product (P)} \)
Correct answer · Option 3
\( \text{2-Bromo-2-methylbutane} \)
Explanation
Protonation of 3-methylbutan-2-ol followed by carbocation rearrangement (1,2-hydride shift from secondary to tertiary carbocation) yields 2-bromo-2-methylbutane as the major product.