Which reagents react with 2-methyl-1-hexene in a Markovnikov orientation?
i. HBr
II. H₂O/H₂SO₄
III. Br₂
IV. BH₃, followed by H₂O₂/NaOH/H₂O

Question

Which reagents react with 2-methyl-1-hexene in a Markovnikov orientation? i. HBr II. H₂O/H₂SO₄ III. Br₂ IV. BH₃, followed by H₂O₂/NaOH/H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both HBr and the reagent in II (hydrogen sulfide with sulfuric acid) add in a Markovnikov orientation, meaning that the electrophile (H or ₂) adds to the carbon with the most hydrogens. Reagents III and IV do not add in a Markovnikov orientation.

Which Reagents React with 2-Methyl-1-Hexene in a Markovnikov Orientation