The treatment of 1,4-dimethycyclohepta-1,3-diene with one equivalent of HBr at the elevated temperature given 1,2-adduct rather than 1,4-adduct should be explained. Concept Introduction : The compound which has more substituted pi bond ( thermodynamic product or major product) at high temperature is predominant.

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Interpretation: The treatment of 1,4-dimethycyclohepta-1,3-diene with one equivalent of HBr at the elevated temperature given 1,2-adduct rather than 1,4-adduct should be explained.

Concept Introduction : The compound which has more substituted pi bond (thermodynamic product or major product) at high temperature is predominant.

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