Explain why the addition of HI to 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene gives 2-iodo-2,3-dimethylbutane
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 29/03/2020

Explain why the addition of HI to 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene gives 2-iodo-2,3-dimethylbutane as the major product and not the 1-iodo-3,3-dimethylbutane.