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Question 9

This question is about 2-methylbut-1-ene.

a.

Name the mechanism for the reaction of 2-methylbut-1-ene with hydrogen bromide. Outline the mechanism for this reaction to form the major product, including all relevant curly arrows, lone pairs, and charges.

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b.

Draw the structure of the minor product formed in this reaction. Explain why this is the minor product with reference to intermediate stability.

[4]
c.

Draw the skeletal formula of a functional group isomer of 2-methylbut-1-ene.

[1]
d.

2-methylbut-1-ene can undergo polymerisation. State the type of polymerisation and draw the repeating unit of the polymer formed.

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