Question

Statement 1: $1$-Butene on reaction with $HBr$ in the presence of a peroxide produces $1$-bromo-butane.
Statement 2: It involves the free radical mechanism.

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

This reaction takes place against Markownikoff's rule

In this reaction anti-Markownikoff's addition is explained on the basis of the fact that in the presence of peroxide the addition takes place via a free radical mechanism.