NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3hc056
Propene reacts with HBr in the absence of any peroxide. The major product is
ACHX3−CHX2−CHX3
BCHX2Br−CHBr−CHX3
CCHX3−CHX2−CHX2Br
DCHX3−CHBr−CHX3
Answer: D
Electrophilic addition follows Markovnikov's rule: H adds to the carbon already carrying more hydrogens, giving the more stable secondary carbocation CHX3−CHX+−CHX3. Bromide then attacks it to give 2-bromopropane.