Peroxide Effect on Addition Reaction (Jee Mains)

Reactive Intermediates & Electronic Effects

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Peroxide Effect on Addition Reaction

$Ph - CH = C{H_2}\xrightarrow[{HBr}]{{{{(PhCOO)}_2}}}$ Product
Consider the above reaction
A. The reaction proceeds through a more stable radical intermediate.
B. The role of peroxide is to generate $\mathop H\limits^ \bullet$ (Hydrogen peroxide)
C. During this reaction, benzene is formed as a biproduct.
D. 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane is fanned as the minor product.
E. The same reaction in absence of peroxide proceeds via carbocation intermediate.
Identify the correct statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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