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The reaction of propene with HOCl Cl2+H2O proceeds through the intermediate:
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE MainJEE Main 2016 (03 Apr)
Options:
  • A CH3-CHOH-CH2+
  • B CH3-CHCl-CH2+
  • C CH3-CH+-CH2-OH
  • D CH3-CH+-CH2-Cl
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3-CH+-CH2-Cl

The reaction of propene with hypochlorous acid which is also the mixture of chlorine gas and water is an electrophilic addition reaction. It proceeds through the carbocation intermediate.

The whole reaction sequence is given below:

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