Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 386: 8-47 a

Answer

The major product is shown in the picture. It is 2-chloro-2-methylbutane.

Work Step by Step

The electrons in the double bond attack the H. The hydrogen attaches to the least substituted carbon, forming a carbocation on the other carbon which had the double bond. The chlorine comes and attaches to the most substituted carbon, forming the product.
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