JEE Main2017ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
3 - Methyl - pent - 2 - ene on reaction with HBr in presence of peroxide forms an addition product. The number of possible stereoisomers for the product is
Options
- Azero
- Btwo
- Cfour
- Dsix
Correct answer
C. four
Step-by-step solution
In the presence of peroxide anti -Markownikoff's product form. E ⨁   attacks C - where hindrance is less. 2 chiral centres are present in the product. Number of stereoisomers 2 n = 2 2 = 4 .