MHT CET202615 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which one of the following compound will show addition of HBr to alkene according to markownikoff's rule?
Options
- ABut-2-ene
- BHex-3-ene
- CEthene
- D2-methyl propene
Correct answer
D. 2-methyl propene
Step-by-step solution
Markovnikov's rule is applicable for the addition of unsymmetrical reagents to unsymmetrical alkenes. But-2-ene ( CH₃-CH=CH-CH₃ ) is a symmetrical alkene. Hex-3-ene ( CH₃-CH₂-CH=CH-CH₂-CH₃ ) is a symmetrical alkene. Ethene ( CH₂=CH₂ ) is a symmetrical alkene. 2-methylpropene ( CH₃-C(CH₃)=CH₂ ) is an unsymmetrical alkene. Therefore, 2-methylpropene will undergo addition of HBr according to Markovnikov's rule.