Question

Assertion(A): Propene reacts with HBr in presence of organic peroxide gives 1-bromopropane.
Reason(R): The reaction occurs through carbocation intermediate.

• A. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.
• B. A is false but R is true.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.

Hint:

Peroxide effect is observed only with HBr and not with HCl or HI because only HBr gives energetically favorable radical chain mechanism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C