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Which of the following alkenes give a rearranged alkyl bromide as the major product with in the absence of peroxide?

  1. A3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene
  2. B3-methylbut-1-ene
  3. C2-methylbut-2-ene
  4. Dpropene

Answer: A, B

3-Methylbut-1-ene gives a secondary cation that undergoes a hydride shift to a tertiary cation. 3,3-Dimethylbut-1-ene undergoes a methyl shift. 2-Methylbut-2-ene gives a tertiary cation directly and propene gives a secondary cation that cannot improve, so neither rearranges.
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