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In the reaction of Br2 with 2,2-dimethylbutane in the presence of light, how man

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Question

In the reaction of Br2 with 2,2-dimethylbutane in the presence of light, how many alkyl halide products are expected (not counting enantiomers and diastereomers)?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) none of the above

In the reaction of Br2 with propane in the presence of light the MAJOR product is

A) 1-bromopropane

B) 2-bromopropane

C) propene

D) 1,3-dibromopropane

E) none of the above

In the reaction of 2-methylbutane with Br2 in the presence of light a MINOR product of the reaction is

A) 1-bromopentane

B) 2-bromo-2-methylbutane

C) 2-bromo-3-methylbutane

D) 2-bromopentane

E) none of the above

Explanation / Answer

D) 1,3-dibromopropane

B) 2-bromo-2-methylbutane