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Reaction between propene and hydrochloric acid to form \[iso-\]propyl chloride takes place through

A)  nucleophilic addition reaction

B)  electrophilic substitution reaction

C)  nucleophilic substitution reaction

D)  electrophilic addition reaction

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

  Since, the attacking species in first step is an electrophile, it is an example of electrophilic addition reaction.