Which of the Following Statements About the Anti-Markovnikov Addition of HX

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the anti-Markovnikov addition of HX to alkenes is false?

• A)The reaction is typically run in the presence of peroxides and/or other radical initiators.
• B)The regiochemistry is the result of the formation of the most substituted carbocation in the rate-limiting step.
• C)The halogen atom attaches to the less substituted end of the alkene.
• D)The reaction is only successful when HBr is used.
• E)An alcohol is formed as a byproduct.

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