Addition of to 3-methyl-1-butene predominantly yields 2-chloro-2-methylbutane. This indicates the mechanism involved:

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Addition of $HCl$ to 3-methyl-1-butene predominantly yields 2-chloro-2-methylbutane. This indicates the mechanism involved:

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. The initially formed secondary carbocation rapidly undergoes a 1,2-hydride shift to form a more stable tertiary carbocation before the chloride nucleophile attacks.

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