The reaction of propene with HOCl proceeds via the addition of :

Options

A. `H^(+)` in the first step
B. `Cl^(+)` in the first step
C. `OH^(+)` in the first step
D. `Cl^(+)" and "OH^(-)` in a single step.

Answer

B

Explanation

Addition of an alkene is an electrophilic addition reaction. The reaction of addition of `overset(delta-)HO-overset(delta+)Cl` proceeds as follows.

Therefore, addition of `Cl^(+)` is the first step.