10. Addition Reactions
Hydrohalogenation
8PRACTICE PROBLEM
2,2-dichloro-4-methylpentane is formed selectively when 2-chloro-4-methylpent-2-ene reacts with HCl as opposed to 2,3-dichloro-4-methylpentane. Explain the result.
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2,2-dichloro-4-methylpentane is formed selectively when 2-chloro-4-methylpent-2-ene reacts with HCl as opposed to 2,3-dichloro-4-methylpentane. Explain the result.