NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
When but-3-en-2-ol reacts with aq HBr, the product formed is
Options
- A3-bromobut-1-ene
- B1-bromobut-2-ene
- Ca mixture of both A and B
- D2-bromobut-2-ene
Correct answer
C. a mixture of both A and B
Step-by-step solution
The reactants form allyl carbocation, which is stability by delocalization of electrons.