MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4520

The addition of HBr to an unsymmetrical alkene in the presence of peroxide results in

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4520

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The addition of HBr to an unsymmetrical alkene in the presence of peroxide results in

    • A) Markovnikov product
    • B) Anti-Markovnikov product
    • C) Rearranged product
    • D) No reaction

    Answer: Anti-Markovnikov product

    Explanation: The presence of peroxide initiates a free-radical mechanism, resulting in the anti-Markovnikov addition of HBr.