Which of the Following Sequences Most Efficiently Converts 3-Methyl-1-Pentene into 3-Bromo-3-Methylpentane

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences most efficiently converts 3-methyl-1-pentene into 3-bromo-3-methylpentane?

• A) 1) Br₂; 2) NaOH; 3) HBr
• B) 1) Br₂, h\(\nu\); 2) H₂, Pt
• C) 1) H₂, Pt; 2) Br₂, h\(\nu\)
• D) 1) NBS, h\(\nu\); 2) H₂, Pt
• E) 1) HBr, ROOR; 2) NaOH; 3) HBr

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