why this?

why does the third has the answer as br on 1st carbon shouldnt it be 2nd cuz of markonikov rule?
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Opt
Opt7d ago
It's the Kharasch peroxide effect HBr in the presence of a peroxide exhibits Anti-Markovnikov addition
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
ohh then oh ok ok
Opt
Opt7d ago
But only HBr. No other hydrohalic acid does this
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
so if hbr and peroxide is there it will follow this rule?
Opt
Opt7d ago
Yup
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
ok oki
Opt
Opt7d ago
Sometimes it'll not be given as 'peroxide' but a peroxide structure so just keep an eye out for that Because they often get confused for esters or anhydrides
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
peroxide stucture is the o with o bond right?
Opt
Opt7d ago
Yup
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
ok okkk will look out
Opt
Opt7d ago
R-O-O-R
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
yes the chasma group cuz it looks like glasses
Opt
Opt7d ago
A common peroxide is benzoyl peroxide which is C6H5-(CO)-O-O-(CO)-C6H5
Azura
AzuraOP7d ago
ok +solved @Opt
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