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Propene reacts with in the presence of an organic peroxide. The major product is

  1. A1-bromopropane
  2. B2-bromopropane
  3. C3-bromopropene
  4. D1,2-dibromopropane

Answer: A

In the presence of peroxide adds by a free radical chain (Kharasch effect). The radical adds to the terminal carbon to give the more stable secondary radical, and ends on C-2, so the product is anti-Markovnikov: .
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