[Olympiad] Which of the following statements regarding the reaction of Propene (CH₃CH=CH₂) with HCl is correct?
It follows a free radical mechanism.
The major product is 2-chloropropane due to a more stable carbocation intermediate.
The major product is 1-chloropropane according to Markovnikov's rule.
The reaction is an electrophilic substitution.
📝 Detailed explanation
Propene undergoes electrophilic addition. According to Markovnikov's rule, the H adds to the carbon with more hydrogens, and Cl adds to the secondary carbon because the secondary carbocation is more stable than the primary one.
