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The addition of HCl in the presence of p...

The addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markovnikov's rule because

A

HCl bond is too strong to be broken homolytically

B

Cl atom is not reactive enough to add on to a double bond

C

Cl combines with H to give back HCI

D

HCl is a reducing agent

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A The addition of HCl in the presence of peroxide does not follow anti-Markovnikov.s rule because HCI bond is too strong to be broken homolytically.
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