The major product obtained in the photobromination of 2-methyl butane is

The major product obtained in the photobromination of 2-methyl butane is
  1. 2-bromo-2-methylbutane
  2. 1-bromo-2-methylbutane
  3. 1-bromo-3-methylbutane
  4. 2-bromo-3-methylbutane

Solution


The reactivity of different types of hydrogen follows the order : benzylic $\approx$ allylic $>$ tertiary $>$ secondary $>$ primary $>$ vinylic $\approx$ aryl.

Asked in: JEE Main 2012 (19 May Online)

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