a halogen is a free radical since it has an unpaired electron. -------------- Electrophilic addition involves the attack of a positively charged species, i.e. HBr, H+.
a halogen is a free radical since it has an unpaired electron. -------------- Electrophilic addition involves the attack of a positively charged species, i.e. HBr, H+.
...or a carbocation as formed as an intermediate in the electrophilic addition mechanism?