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Question

What is the major product when CH₃CH=CHCH₂CH₃ reacts with HCl ?

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Explanation

For 2-pentene ( CH₃CH=CHCH₂CH₃ ), HCl adds via Markovnikov's rule, forming CH₃CHClCH₂CH₂CH₃ (2-chloropentane).