Answer:
(3S)-2-chloro-2,3-dimethylpentane is produced exclusively.
Explanation:
Electrophilic addition to (3S)-2,3-dimethylpent-1-ene proceeds through a carbocationic intermediate.
In the first step, [tex]H^{+}[/tex] adds onto double bond to produce more stable tertiary carbocation. (protonation)
In the second step, [tex]Cl^{-}[/tex] adds onto carbocation to produce (3S)-2-chloro-2,3-dimethylpentane exclusively.(nucleophilic addition)
So, option (d) is correct.
