Bromo-migration
Chemistry
Level
3
\(\text{2-bromo-3-methyl~butane}\) is reacted first with \(\text{Lithium~Di-isopropylamide}\). Next, \(\text{Diazomethane}\) is added while the reaction vessel was exposed to \(\ce{light}\). Finally, \(\ce{Hydrobromic~acid}\) is mixed into the reaction vessel.
Determine which alkyl halide; \(A\), \(B\), or \(C\), is the major product of this reaction.
David's Organic Chemistry Set
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by
David Hontz