JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3g3127
2-Methylpropene reacts with HBr in the presence of a peroxide. The major product is
A2-bromobutane
B1-bromobutane
C2-bromo-2-methylpropane
D1-bromo-2-methylpropane
Answer: D
BrX∙ adds to the less substituted carbon C1 to give the tertiary radical (CHX3)X2CX∙−CHX2Br. This radical abstracts H from HBr to give 1-bromo-2-methylpropane. This is the anti-Markovnikov product.