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Markovnikov addition of HBr to propene produces:

A 1-bromopropane
B 2-bromopropane (H adds to less substituted carbon, Br to more substituted)
C 1,2-dibromopropane
D Propanol

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Markovnikov: H goes to C with more Hs; halide goes to more substituted C (more stable carbocation intermediate).

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