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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: 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.
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