Is the given alkyl halide the major product in the following reaction? Explain. 


Reaction of 2-methylpent-2-ene with HBr produces 2-bromo-2-methylpentane

• A. The given alkyl halide is the major product because hydrogen is added to the more substituted carbon.
• B. The given alkyl halide is the major product because hydrogen is added to the less substituted carbon.
• C. The given alkyl halide is not the major product because hydrogen is not added to the more substituted carbon.
• D. The given alkyl halide is not the major product because hydrogen is not added to the less substituted carbon.

Answer: (B)