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Addition of HBr to propene gives 2 - bromo propane, this reaction is intiated by

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a

Br

b

H

c

Br

d

Br-

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 Formation of 2-Bromopropane: Addition to HBr to propene is an ionic electrophilic addition reaction in which the electrophile, H+adds to form a more stable 2° carbocation. In the 2 nd reaction, the carbocation is rapidly attacked by the nucleophile Br-to form 2-bromopropane.

H-BrH++Br-

(i) CH3-CH=CH2+H+Slow+l effect

Electrophile

 CH3-CH2°Carbocation-CH3

Hence the correct option is (A).

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