Q.

The maximum number of RBr producing 2-methylbutane by above sequence of reactions is ______. (Consider the structural isomers only)       [2025]

1 4  
2 1  
3 3  
4 5  

Ans.

(1)

RBrMg+EtherR-Mg-BrH2ORH+Mg(OH)Br

Possible structural isomers of R–Br for RH = 2-methylbutane are obtained by placing Br at any one of the following four places: