JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o2180
Propene reacts with BrX2 in water. The major product is
A2-bromopropan-1-ol
Bpropane-1,2-diol
C1,2-dibromopropane
D1-bromopropan-2-ol
Answer: D
Br adds first to give the bromonium ion. Water attacks the carbon that carries more positive charge, the more substituted carbon. Br ends on CHX2 and OH on CH, giving BrCHX2CH(OH)CHX3.