Practice question
Question
What is the product when CH₃CH₂CH=CHCH₃ reacts with HI in the absence of peroxides?
Explanation
For 2-pentene ( CH₃CH₂CH=CHCH₃ ), HI adds via Markovnikov's rule, forming CH₃CH₂CHICH₂CH₃ (3-iodopentane).
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