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Propene is treated with HI in the presence of a peroxide. The major product is

  1. A1-iodopropane
  2. B2-iodopropane
  3. Cpropane
  4. D1,2-diiodopropane

Answer: B

HI shows no peroxide effect: addition of to the double bond is unfavourable. The reaction proceeds by the ionic mechanism, so adds to give the secondary carbocation and the Markovnikov product 2-iodopropane forms.
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