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In the peroxide effect, why is 1-bromopropane formed as the major product when HBr is added to propene?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Formation of a primary free radical
  • B Formation of a secondary free radical
  • C Formation of a tertiary free radical
  • D Formation of a quaternary free radical
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Formation of a secondary free radical
In the peroxide effect, 1-bromopropane is formed as the major product because the secondary free radical formed in the mechanism is more stable than a primary free radical.

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