Hydrocarbons Question 273
Question: Addition of HI to double bond of propene yields isopropyl iodide and not n-propyl iodide as the major product, because addition proceeds through
Options:
A) a more stable carbonium ion
B) a more stabi e carban ion
C) a more stable free radical
D) homolysis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] All are examples of electrophilic addition reactions and involve the formation of stable carbocation leading to the formation of addition product according to Markovnikov’s rule
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