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The addition of HI in the presence of peroxide does not show anti-Markovnikov behavior because

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the HI band is too strong not to be broken homolytically
HI is reducing agent
I free radical so formed readily combine with each other to give `I_(2)` MOLECULE
I comine with H to give back HI

Solution :H-I bond is WEAK (71/Kcal/mole) BREAKS homolytcically 1 free radical, it so formed combine each other PRODUCES `I_(2)` molecule.


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