Question

Question: Draw the major product formed when each cycloalkane is heated with Br₂.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Short answer

Answer

a.

b.

c.

d.

Step-by-step solution

Bromination

The reaction of alkane with Br₂ in presence of heat results in the formation of alkyl bromide.

Formation of products

a. The reaction is shown below:

Formation of product in a

b. The reaction is shown below:

Formation of product in b

c. The reaction is shown below:

Formation of product in c

d. The reaction is shown below:

Formation of product in d