JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o2080
Propene is treated with HI in the presence of a peroxide. The major product is
A1-iodopropane
B2-iodopropane
Cpropane
D1,2-diiodopropane
Answer: B
HI shows no peroxide effect: addition of I⋅ to the double bond is unfavourable. The reaction proceeds by the ionic mechanism, so HX+ adds to give the secondary carbocation and the Markovnikov product 2-iodopropane forms.