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Question:

The reaction of propene with HOCl (Cl₂ + H₂O) proceeds through the intermediate:

CH₃−CH⁺−CH₂−OH

CH₃−CH⁺−CH₂−Cl

CH₃−CH(OH)−CH₂⁺

CH₃−CH(Cl)−CH₂⁺

Solution:

The reaction of propene with HOCl (Cl₂ + H₂O) proceeds through the intermediate CH₃−CH⁺−CH₂−Cl.