Addition of HBr to propene yields 2-bromo-propene, while in the presence of benzoyl peroxide, the same reaction yields 1-bromo-propane. Explain and give mechanism.

Addition of HBr to propene yields 2-bromo-propene, while in the presen

1.	Addition of HBr to propene yields 2-bromo-propene, while in the presence of benzoyl peroxide, the same reaction yields 1-bromo-propane. Explain and give mechanism.
Answer» SOLUTION :(a) Addition to HBR to propene, yields 2-bromo-propane and it is electrophilic addition reaction. (B) Addition to Hbr to propene in PRESENCE of peroxide, forms 1-bromopropane, it is free-radical addition reaction.