JIPMER2016ChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following hydrocarbons is the most reactive towards addition of H ₂ SO ₄ ?
Options
- AEthene
- BPropylene
- C3-methyl but-1-ene
- D1-butene
Correct answer
C. 3-methyl but-1-ene
Step-by-step solution
As -bond is more activated, the addition of H ₂ SO ₄ is carried out fastly. In the given compound, 3-methyl but-1-ene. Undergoes rapid addition, because -bond is activated by hyperconjugation and after addition the most stable 3^ -carbocation is formed.