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In the presence of peroxide, HCl and HF do not give anit-Markovnikov's addition to alkenes because:

A
HF and HCl bond cannot be cleaved by free radical
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Both HCl and HF are strong acids
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HCl is oxidizing and the HF is reducing
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All the steps are exothermic in HCl and HF
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Solution

The correct option is A HF and HCl bond cannot be cleaved by free radical
HBr addition to alkene, in the presence of peroxide, takes place through free radical mechanism.

HF and HCl bond can not be cleaved by free radical. So, in the presence of peroxide, HCl and HF do not give anit-Markovnikov's addition to alkenes.

Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

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