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3-Methyl-pent-2-ene on reaction with HBr in presence of peroxide forms an addition product. The number of possible stereoisomers for the product is
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)
Options:
  • A zero
  • B two
  • C four
  • D six
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The correct answer is: four


In the presence of peroxide anti-Markownikoff's product form.

E  attacks C-where hindrance is less.

2 chiral centres are present in the product.

Number of stereoisomers 2n=22=4.

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