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The addition of HBr to 2-pentene gives

A)  2-bromopentane only

B)  3-bromopentane only

C)  2-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane

D)  1-bromopentane and 3-bromopentane

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                  During this reaction, roughly equal quantities of the two isomers actually being obtained.