JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o2084
In the free radical addition of HBr to an alkene in the presence of a peroxide, how many propagation steps make up one cycle of the chain?
A2
B4
C3
D1
Answer: A
Propagation consists of (1) addition of Br⋅ to the alkene to form a carbon radical and (2) abstraction of H from HBr by this radical, which gives the product and regenerates Br⋅. So there are two propagation steps.