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The alkene shown reacts with . Which structure is the major product?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: C

The alkene is 3-methylbut-1-ene. Protonation gives a secondary cation at C-2, which undergoes a 1,2-hydride shift from C-3 to give the more stable tertiary cation. Chloride then adds to give 2-chloro-2-methylbutane.
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