The addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markovnikov rule because
Correct answer: A. HCl bond is too strong to be broken homolytically
- A. HCl bond is too strong to be broken homolytically
- B. Cl atom is not reactive enough to add on to a double bond.
- C. Cl combines with H to give back HCl
- D. HCl is a reducing agent
Explanation
Peroxides can act as radical initiators and generate highly reactive chlorine radicals (Cl•) from HCl. These radicals can add to the alkene, leading to the formation of a radical intermediate. This radical pathway results in the addition of the chlorine atom to the less substituted carbon of the double bond, contrary to the Markovnikov rule.
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