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What is the major product when CH₃CH₂CH=CH₂ reacts with HI in the absence of peroxides?

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CH₃CH₂CHICH₃ Correct CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂I CH₂ICH₂CH₂CH₃ CH₃CHICH₂CH₃

Explanation

For 1-butene ( CH₃CH₂CH=CH₂ ), HI adds via Markovnikov's rule, forming CH₃CH₂CHICH₃ (2-iodobutane).

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