JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o2240
The alkene shown reacts with HBr. Which structure is the major product?
AStructure A
BStructure B
CStructure C
DStructure D
Answer: D
The alkene is methylenecyclobutane. Protonation of the exocyclic CHX2 gives the tertiary 1-methylcyclobutyl cation, which is already the stable site, so there is no ring expansion. Bromide capture gives 1-bromo-1-methylcyclobutane.