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Assertion: Addition of HBr to propene yields 2-bromopropane but in presence of a peroxide it yields 1-bromopropane.
Reason: When reaction is carried out in the presence of a peroxide it follows free radical mechanism, `2^(@)` free radical is more stable than `1^(@)` free radical.

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