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Hex-1-yne, , reacts with one equivalent of HBr in the presence of a peroxide. Ignoring E/Z isomerism, the major product is

  1. A1,1-dibromohexane
  2. B2-bromohex-1-ene
  3. C1-bromohex-1-ene
  4. D2,2-dibromohexane

Answer: C

Radical addition to a terminal alkyne follows the same logic as for alkenes. adds to the terminal carbon to give a vinyl radical at C-2 stabilised by the alkyl group, and H transfer from HBr gives (1-bromohex-1-ene). With one equivalent, the dibromides do not form.
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