JIPMER 2016
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2016
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
JIPMER 2016 · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
Which of the following hydrocarbons is the most reactive towards...
Which of the following hydrocarbons is the most reactive towards addition of ?

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 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 -carbocation is formed.

