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Which of the following reactions will yield ?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In the reaction of propyne with :Step 1: Addition of one mole of follows Markovnikov's rule. The electrophile adds to the terminal carbon to form a more stable carbocation.

Step 2: Addition of the second mole of also follows Markovnikov's rule. The adds to the carbon already containing a bromine atom (due to resonance stabilization of the intermediate carbocation by the lone pair of bromine).

The product is .

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Which of the following reactions will yield ?
A
B
C
D

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