Which of the Following Could Not Be Used to Synthesize $\to$

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could not be used to synthesize 2-bromopentane efficiently?

• A)1-Pentene + HBr \(\to\)
• B)2-Pentene + HBr \(\to\)
• C)2-Pentanol + HBr \(\to\)
• D)2-Pentanol + PBr₃ \(\to\)
• E)All of these choices would afford good yields of 2-bromopentane.

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