In the Addition Reaction of HI to 2-Methyl-2-Butene, the Markovnikov

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the addition reaction of HI to 2-methyl-2-butene, the Markovnikov addition mechanism involves:

• A) attack of 2-methyl-2-butene initiated by an iodide ion.
• B) attack of 2-methyl-2-butene initiated by an iodine atom.
• C) isomerization of 2-iodo-2-methylbutene.
• D) formation of a carbocation at carbon two (C-2).
• E) formation of carbocation at carbon three (C-3).

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