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COMEDK · Chemistry · 14. Hydrocarbons

The statements given below contains assertion and reason. Choose the correct option
Assertion (A): Propene reacts with HBr in presence of organic peroxide gives 1-bromopropane.
Reason(R): The reaction occurs through carbocation intermediate

  1. A A is false but R is true
  2. B A is true but R is false
  3. C Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  4. D Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation of A
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Correct Answer

(B) A is true but R is false

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Propene reacts with HBr in the presence of an organic peroxide to give 1-bromopropane. This is known as the peroxide effect or Kharasch effect, which follows anti-Markovnikov addition. Thus, the assertion is true. The reaction proceeds via a free radical mechanism involving a…