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

Identify the major product formed in the bromination of 2-Methylpropane.
  1. 1-Bromopropane
  2. 2-Bromopropane
  3. 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
  4. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

Solution


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

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