Q37 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which one of the following compound will show addition of HBr to alkene according to markownikoff's rule?

  • A
    But-2-ene
  • B
    Hex-3-ene
  • C
    Ethene
  • Correct answer
    D
    2-methyl propene

Solution

Markovnikov's rule is applicable for the addition of unsymmetrical reagents to unsymmetrical alkenes.

But-2-ene ($CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3$) is a symmetrical alkene.

Hex-3-ene ($CH_3-CH_2-CH=CH-CH_2-CH_3$) is a symmetrical alkene.

Ethene ($CH_2=CH_2$) is a symmetrical alkene.

2-methylpropene ($CH_3-C(CH_3)=CH_2$) is an unsymmetrical alkene.

Therefore, 2-methylpropene will undergo addition of HBr according to Markovnikov's rule.

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

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