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The addition of HI to alkenes in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markovnikov’s rule because
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
A. HI is a strong reducing agent.
B. The H-I bond is weak, making the iodine radical unstable.
C. The reaction is highly exothermic.
D. Peroxide reacts preferentially with HI.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The H-I bond is weak, leading to inefficient iodine radical formation, thus preventing the anti-Markovnikov pathway.
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