Reaction of HBr with propene in the presence of peroxide gives
- isopropyl bromide
- 3-bromopropane
- allyl bromide
- n-propyl bromide
Answer
(4) n-propyl bromide
Solution
As per NCERT, in the presence of peroxide HBr adds to an unsymmetrical alkene contrary to Markovnikov's rule (peroxide or Kharasch effect, free-radical mechanism):
CH3-CH=CH2 + HBr (C6H5CO)2O2 CH3-CH2-CH2Br
∵ Br adds to the terminal carbon to give the more stable 2° radical, which then takes H from HBr.
∴ Product = 1-bromopropane (n-propyl bromide).
Answer: (4)