Question

The intermediate formed during the addition of HCl to propene in the presence of a peroxide is
A. `CH_(3)overset(+)(C )HCH_(3)`
B. `ClCH_(2)overset(.)(C )HCH_(3)`
C. `CH_(3)underset(Cl)underset(|)(CH)CH_(2)`
D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`HCl` does not show peroxide effect. Thus, its addition proceeds through ionic mechanism involving more stable `2^(@)` carbocation.