Chapter 7, Problem 64DSP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The alkyl chloride formed by the reaction of $\text{HCl}$ with ${{\text{(CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{)}}_{\text{2}}{\text{C=CH}}_{\text{2}}$ is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

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Alkenes, which have non-identicalsubstituents attached to the double bonded carbon atoms, can form more than one type of carbocations upon protonation.

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The more stable carbocation is the one having the more substituents attached to the carbon atom bearing the positive charge.

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In general, tertiary carbocations are more stable as compared to secondary and primary carbocations.

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Once the carbocation is formed, the halide ion gets attached to the carbon bearing the positive charge, forming the alkyl halide as the product.