Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q104: Consider the following statements :

Consider the following statements :

1. Statement–1 : The peroxide effect is observed for the addition of HBr to alkene but not for the addition of HCl or HI.
2. Statement–2 : Either of the two propagation steps for the addition of HCl or HI to alkene is endothermic in nature.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

1. (a) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are correct and Statement–2 is the correct explanation of Statement–1
2. (b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are correct and Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1
3. (c) Statement–1 is correct but Statement–2 is incorrect
4. (d) Statement–1 is incorrect but Statement–2 is correct