JIPMER2015ChemistryHydrocarbons
Find out the correct stereoisomeric product for the following reaction,
Options
- Ad -form
- BI-from
- Cmeso-form
- Dracemic mixture
Correct answer
D. racemic mixture
Step-by-step solution
Bridged ion attacked by Br ⁻ ion form trans product. Therefore, cis-2-butene on addition of Br ₂ forms d -and l -forms in 1: 1 equivalent amount resulting in the formation of racemic mixture.