NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3o2236
The alkene shown reacts with HBr. Which structure is the major product?
AStructure A
BStructure B
CStructure C
DStructure D
Answer: B
The alkene is vinylcyclohexane. Protonation of the terminal carbon gives a secondary cation next to the ring CH, and a 1,2-hydride shift from the ring carbon gives a tertiary ring cation. The product is 1-bromo-1-ethylcyclohexane.