Statement 1: Propene reacts with HBr in presence of benzoyl peroxide to yield 1-bromopropane.
Statement 2: In presence of peroxide, the addition of HBr to propane follows ionic mechanism.

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Propene reacts with HBr in presence of benzoyl peroxide to give 1-bromopropane. In presence of peroxide, the addition of HBr to propene occurs by free radical mechanism.

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

How to Join IIT after 10th

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!