Br₂ in CCl₄ is added to propene. Then 1,2- dibromo propane is obtained. Here the intermediate is

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2° free radical

1° carbocation

2° carbocation

cyclic bromonium ion

answer is C.

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Addition of halogens to alkenes is an example of electrophilic addition reaction.
It involves cyclic halonium ion formation.
Here, it forms cyclic bromonium ion. Then, the Br−will attack the carbon from the back of bromonium ion result in anti-addition of
Br₂ to the alkene.
Thus, addition of Br₂ to alkenes is anti-addition.

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