The Reaction of 2-Methylpropene with HBr in Ether Gives One

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Short Answer

The reaction of 2-methylpropene with HBr in ether gives one of the two products below. Answer the following question(s) about this reaction.
-Refer to instructions. Which product would have a lower energy transition state for the formation of the intermediate leading to it?

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