HBr Can Be Added to an Alkene in the Presence

question 116

Multiple Choice

HBr can be added to an alkene in the presence of peroxides (ROOR) . What function does the peroxide serve in this reaction?

• A) nucleophile
• B) electrophile
• C) radical chain initiator
• D) acid catalyst
• E) solvent

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