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Predict the major product of the reaction.

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(2-bromopropyl)benzene
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1-bromo-1-phenylpropane
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(2-bromoallyl)benzene
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(1-bromoallyl)benzene
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Solution

The correct option is B 1-bromo-1-phenylpropane
Benzyl carbocation is more stable than secondary carbocation.

The addition goes through Markovnikov pathway which gives (1-bromopropyl)benzene (1-bromo-1-phenylpropane) as major product.

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