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When 2-methylpropane is treated with bromine in the
Chapter 11, Problem 11.4(choose chapter or problem)
When 2-methylpropane is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, one product predominates. (a) Identify the structure of the product. (b) Draw the structure of the expected minor product. (c) Draw a mechanism for formation of the major product. (d) Draw a mechanism for formation of the minor product. (e) Using the mechanisms that you just drew, explain why we expect very little of the minor product.
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QUESTION:
When 2-methylpropane is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, one product predominates. (a) Identify the structure of the product. (b) Draw the structure of the expected minor product. (c) Draw a mechanism for formation of the major product. (d) Draw a mechanism for formation of the minor product. (e) Using the mechanisms that you just drew, explain why we expect very little of the minor product.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 12
(a) The 2-methylpropane reacts with bromine in the presence of light to form 2-bromo-2-methylpropane. It is a major product.
