The major product formed by addition of HBr to (CH3)2C=CH– CH=C(CH3)2 is the same at low and high temperature. Draw the structure of the major product, and explain why the kinetic and thermodynamic products are the same in this reaction.

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The major product formed by addition of HBr to (CH3)2C=CH– CH=C(CH3)2 is the same at low and high temperature. Draw the structure of the major product, and explain why the kinetic and thermodynamic products are the same in this reaction. 

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