NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3o2065
Propene reacts with HBr in the absence of peroxide (in the dark). The major product is
A1,2-dibromopropane
Bpropane
C2-bromopropane
D1-bromopropane
Answer: C
Without peroxide the addition is electrophilic. HX+ adds to the terminal carbon to form the more stable secondary carbocation, which is captured by BrX−. The product follows Markovnikov's rule: 2-bromopropane.