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Addition of HI to double bond of propene yields isopropyl iodide and not n-propyl iodide as the major product, because addition proceeds throughs 

(a) a more stable carbonium ion 

(b) a more stable carbanion 

(c) a more stable free radical 

(d) homolysis

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Correct option: (a) a more stable carbonium ion

Explanation:

All are examples of electrophilic addition reactions and involve the formation of stable carbocation leading to the formation of addition product according to Markovnikov’s rule

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