QuestionOrganic / selectivity in electrophilic addition
Consider the following statements :
- The addition of HBr to 3-methyl-2-pentene is a stereospecific reaction.
- The addition of HBr to 3-methyl-2-pentene is a stereoselective reaction.
- The addition of HBr to 3-methyl-2-pentene is a regioselective reaction.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 1 and 3
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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