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Addition of HBr to isobutylene mainly gives

Correct answer: D. tert-butyl bromide

  • A. isobutyl bromide
  • B. n-butyl bromide
  • C. sec-butyl bromide
  • D. tert-butyl bromide

Explanation

The addition of HBr to isobutylene predominantly yields tert-butyl bromide because the reaction proceeds through a carbocation intermediate. When HBr adds to isobutylene, the double bond opens up, and the bromine atom attaches to the more substituted carbon, leading to the formation of a tertiary carbocation. This intermediate is more stable than secondary or primary carbocations, favoring the formation of tert-butyl bromide. In contrast, isobutyl bromide, n-butyl bromide, and sec-butyl bromide would require pathways that do not occur under these conditions, making them incorrect options.

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