What would be the major product of the following reaction?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)Equal amounts of I and III.

Question

What would be the major product of the following reaction? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV 
E)Equal amounts of I and III.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reactant is an alkene and is undergoing halogenation with Cl2. This will lead to the formation of a 1,2-dichloroalkane. In this case, the Cl2 adds to the double bond to form a 1,2-dichloropropane (III). This is the major product formed. The other products (I, II, and IV) are also possible, but they are minor products formed due to the reaction of the Cl2 with other carbon atoms in the chain.

What Would Be the Major Product of the Following Reaction