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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2021 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q116 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Chemistry Q116: Predict the major product formed in the following reaction:

QuestionAlkenes / carbocation rearrangement

Predict the major product formed in the following reaction:

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Paper II (Chemistry), Q116: figure printed with the question
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Paper II (Chemistry), Q116: answer options as printed
  1. (a) (CH₃)₂C(Cl)–CH(CH₃)₂ (2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane)
  2. (b) (CH₃)₃C–CH(Cl)–CH₃ (3-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane)
  3. (c) (CH₃)₃C–CH₂–CH₂Cl (1-chloro-3,3-dimethylbutane)
  4. (d) (CH₃)₃C–CH(Cl)–CH₂Cl (1,2-dichloro-3,3-dimethylbutane)

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