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The addition of HBr to an alkene in the presence of peroxide is an example of :

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electrophillic addition reaction
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nucleophillic addition reaction
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free-radical addition reaction
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formation of carbocation as an intermediate
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Solution

The correct option is C free-radical addition reaction
Addition reaction of HBr to an alkene in the presence of peroxide follows the free-radical mechanism. Here, bromine radical is formed which reacts with an alkene and produces an anti-markovnikov product.

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