Q.

The addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markovnikov rule because

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a

Cl atom is not reactive enough to add on a double bond

b

Cl combines with H to give HCl

c

HCl bond is too strong to be broken homolytically

d

HCl is a reducing agent

answer is A.

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A Because the HCI bond is too strong to be broken homolytically, the addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not adhere to the anti-rule. Markovnikov's

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