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In the reaction of hydrogen bromide with...

In the reaction of hydrogen bromide with an alkene (in the absence of peroxides), the first step of the reaction is the ........ To the alkene.

A

Fast addition of an electrophilic

B

slow addition of an electrophile

C

fast addition of a nucleophilic

D

slow addition of a nucleophile

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b
Formation of carbocation is the rate determining step.
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