Why is it not possible to convert an alkene (other than ethene) to a primary alkyl halide using the electrophilic addition reaction of a haloacid? An example is shown below.

• A. Due to the formation of a less secondary carbocation intermediate
• B. Due to the formation of a less stable primary carbocation intermediate
• C. Due to the less thermodynamic stability of a primary alkyl halide
• D. Due to the formation of a less stable primary radical intermediate

Answer: (B)