JEE Main202628 January 2026Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Ph - CH = CH ₂ [ HBr ] ( PhCOO )₂ Product Consider the above reaction A. The reaction proceeds through a more stable radical intermediate. B. The role of peroxide is to generate H ^ (Hydrogen radical). C. During this reaction, benzene is formed as a byproduct. D. 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane is formed as the minor product. E. The same reaction in absence of peroxide proceeds via carbocation intermediate. Identify the corre
Options
- AC, D & E Only
- BA, B & D Only
- CA, C & E Only
- DA & E Only
Correct answer
C. A, C & E Only
Step-by-step solution
Ph-CH=CH₂ [HBr] (PhCOO)₂ Ph-CH₂-CH₂-Br Anti Markovnikov addition • Reaction follow radical addition in presence of peroxide • In absence of peroxide follow carbocation mechanism • Benzene also formed