Chapter 4, Problem 4.21P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of the reaction of $\text{HBr}$ with $\text{2-methyl-1-pentene}$ is to be predicted using the curved arrow mechanism of the reaction.

Concept introduction:

Carbocations are the reaction intermediates and they contain the electron deficient positively charged carbon atom. The electron deficient carbon is $s{p}^2$ hybridized. A carbocation has the tendency to rearrange itself to become a more stable carbocation.