Question

Write the structure of major alkyl halide obtained by the action of HCl on pent-1-ene 

i. in presence of peroxide 

ii. in absence of peroxide.

Answer 1

The structures of alkyl halides obtained by the action of hydrogen bromide on pent-1-ene are as follows: 

i. In presence of peroxide:

ii. In absence of peroxide:

[Note: Presence/absence of peroxide has no effect on addition of HCl or HI.]