NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3g3170
Buta-1,3-diene reacts with one equivalent of HBr at −80∘C (kinetic control). The major product is
ACHX3−CH=CBr−CHX3 (2-bromobut-2-ene)
BCHX3−CHBr−CH=CHX2 (3-bromobut-1-ene)
CCHX3CHX2CHX2CHX2Br (1-bromobutane)
DCHX3−CH=CH−CHX2Br (1-bromobut-2-ene)
Answer: B
At low temperature the addition is irreversible and the faster 1,2-addition product dominates. Protonation at C-1 gives the allylic cation, and bromide attacks the secondary carbon fastest. The major product is 3-bromobut-1-ene.