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MHT CET · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Identify the major product formed in the bromination of 2-Methylpropane.

  1. A 1-Bromopropane
  2. B 2-Bromopropane
  3. C 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
  4. D 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane
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(D) 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

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This is because the intermediate formed is \(3^{\circ}\) alkyl radical which is more stable than \(1^{\circ}\) alkyl radical.