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the addition of HBr to an alkene in the presence of a peroxide isA. a nucleophilic addition via an alkyl anoin intermediateB. an electrophilic addition via an alkyl cation intermediateC. a free-radical addition via a `beta`-bromo alkyl radical intermediateD. a free-radical addition via an `alpha`-bromo alkyl radical intermediate |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C `Br^(*)+H_(2)C=CH-R rarr Brunderset(alpha)(C)H_(2)-underset(beta)overset(*)(C)H-R` `overset(H-Br)to BrCH_(2)CH_(2)R + Br^(*)rarr` |
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