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Question:

Which one of the following alkenes when treated with HCl yields majorly an anti-Markovnikov product?

F_2C - CH = CH_2

H_2N - CH = CH_2

Cl - CH = CH_2

CH_3 - CH = CH_2

Solution:

Correct option is A. F_2C - CH = CH_2
Solution:- (A) F_2C - CH = CH_2
CF_3 - CH = CH_2
CF_3 - H|CH - ⊕CH_2

CF_3 - H|CH - Cl|CH_2
Due to higher e^- withdrawing nature of CF_3 group. It follows the anti-markonikoff product. Hence, the correct option is A