Which of the Following Sequences Most Efficiently Converts 3-Methyl-1-Pentene into 3-Bromo-3-Methylpentane

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences most efficiently converts 3-methyl-1-pentene into 3-bromo-3-methylpentane?

• A)1)HBr;2)NaOH;3)HBr
• B)1)Br₂,h\(\nu\);2)H₂,Pt
• C)1)H₂,Pt;2)Br₂,h\(\nu\)
• D)1)NBS,h\(\nu\);2)H₂,Pt
• E)1)HBr,ROOR;2)NaOH;3)HBr

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Definitions:

2-Pentanone

An organic compound with the formula C5H10O, a ketone with a five-carbon chain, with the carbonyl group at the second carbon.

Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky Reaction

A chemical reaction used for the halogenation of carboxylic acids at the α position.

α-Bromination

The substitution reaction where a hydrogen atom adjacent to a carbonyl group in a molecule is replaced by a bromine atom.

Major Organic Product

The primary product of an organic reaction, typically forming in the greatest amount compared to any other products.