Addition Reaction of 1-butene with Hydrogen Bromide

Easy Organic Chemistry Addition Reactions

During the study of organic chemistry, addition reactions are a key topic that illustrates how unsaturated hydrocarbons react with various reagents. In a typical addition reaction, a double or triple bond is converted to a single bond as atoms or groups are added to the carbon atoms involved in the bond. Consider the following addition reaction where 1-butene (C₄H₈) reacts with hydrogen bromide (HBr) to form 1-bromobutane. Which of the following statements correctly describes the outcome of this reaction?

1-bromobutane has a double bond between carbon atoms 1 and 2.

Hydrogen bromide adds across the double bond of 1-butene, forming an alkane.

1-bromobutane is formed as a gas due to its volatile nature.

This reaction proceeds via a radical mechanism.

Hint

Submitted3.3K

Correct2.1K

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