Markovnikov Addition of HI to 2-Methyl-2-Butene Involves

question 74

Multiple Choice

Markovnikov addition of HI to 2-methyl-2-butene involves:

• A)initial attack by an iodide ion.
• B)initial attack by an iodine atom.
• C)isomerization of 2-iodo-2-methylbutene.
• D)formation of a carbocation at C-2.
• E)formation of carbocation at C-3.

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