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Propene reacts with HBr in the presence of a peroxide to give
Options
A n-Propyl bromide
Correct Answer
B Allyl bromide
C Isopropyl bromide
D Vinyl bromide
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the presence of peroxide, HBr adds to propene via anti-Markovnikov addition. The Br adds to the terminal carbon, giving n-propyl bromide (1-bromopropane, CH3CH2CH2Br).

Hint

What is the anti-Markovnikov product from HBr addition to propene?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1114 of 1999
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