Question 22

Q22Assertion & reason

Predict the major product formed on adding HCl to isobutylene and write the IUPAC name of the product. Explain the mechanism of the reaction. (3)

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The mechanism involved in this reaction is as follows : Step I : Step II: Distribution of marks • Structure of isobutylene (½ mark) 263 Model Question Paper-II • IUPAC name of the product (½ mark) • 2 steps of mechanism (2 marks)