Q16 / 120 · VITEEE 2018 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{HBr}$ reacts with $\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{OCH}_{3}$ under anhydrous conditions at room temperature to give

  • A
    $\mathrm{BrCH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{OCH}_{3}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{CHBr}-\mathrm{OCH}_{3}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CHO}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{Br}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{BrCH}_{2} \mathrm{CHO}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}$

Solution

Methyl vinyl ether under anhydrous condition at room temperature undergoes addition reaction. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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