The Reaction of Methylpropene with HBr in Ether Gives One

question 78

Short Answer

The reaction of methylpropene with HBr in ether gives one of the two products below as the major product. Answer the following question(s) about this reaction.
-Product _____ would have the lowest activation energy required to form the intermediate in the mechanism.

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