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The organic compound obtained during the addition of HBr to propene in the presence of peroxide catalyst is
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Options:
  • A 2-bromopropane
  • B 2-bromopropene
  • C 1-bromopropane
  • D 1-bromopropene
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1-bromopropane
The addition of $\mathrm{HBr}$ to propene in presence of peroxide follows Kharash effect.


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