NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3hx114
Propene reacts with HBr in the presence of an organic peroxide. The major product is
A1-bromopropane
B2-bromopropane
C3-bromopropene
D1,2-dibromopropane
Answer: A
In the presence of peroxide HBr adds by a free radical chain (Kharasch effect). The Br radical adds to the terminal carbon to give the more stable secondary radical, and H ends on C-2, so the product is anti-Markovnikov: CHX3CHX2CHX2Br.