Electrophilic addition of Br2 to isoprene

Chapter 14, Problem 14

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Electrophilic addition of \(\mathrm{Br_2}\) to isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) yields the following product mixture:

Of the 1,2-addition products, explain why 3,4-dibromo-3-methyl-1- butene (21%) predominates over 3,4-dibromo-2-methyl-1-butene (3%).

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

Br_2

Br_2

CH_3

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