Assertion:- Addition of HCl to propene in presence of peroxide gives 1 - chloro propane Reason: - Th

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Assertion:- Addition of HCl to propene in presence of peroxide gives 1 - chloro propane Reason: - The reaction occurs through carbonium ion intermediate\

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

A is false but R is true Addition of $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{Br}$ in presence of peroxide undergoes free radical addition and the product is anti Markovnikov product.\ Addition of HCl and HI follow electrophilic addition as the major path and accordingly the product is Markovnikov product.\