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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct option: \(\text{A}\). In the presence of peroxides, addition of \(\ce{HBr}\) to an unsymmetrical alkene follows the radical anti-Markovnikov pathway. Recovered question text: 53. The addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markownikoffs rule because (A) HCl bond is too strong to be broken homolytically (B) Cl atom is not reactive enough to add on to a double bond (C) Cl combines with H to give back HCl (D) HC is a reducing agent