Question:

Peroxide effect is observed with the addition of HBr but not with the addition of HI to unsymmetrical alkene because

Updated On: Apr 15, 2024
  • H-I bond is stronger that H-Br and is not cleaved by the free radical
  • H-I bond is weaker than H-Br bond so that iodine free radicals combine to form iodine molecules
  • Bond strength of HI and HBr are same but free radicals are formed in HBr
  • All of these
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is (B) : H-I bond is weaker than H-Br bond so that iodine free radicals combine to form iodine molecules.
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