Interpretation:
Given that addition of HBr to 1-phenylpropene yields only (1-bromopropyl) benzene. A mechanism for this reaction is to be proposed and why none of the other regioisomer is produced is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
The addition of HBr to
To propose:
A mechanism for the reaction in which HBr adds to 1-phenylpropene to yield only (1-bromopropyl) benzene.
To explain:
Why none of the other regioisomer is produced.
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