What is the first step of the addition reaction when $HBr$ is added to propene in the absence of peroxide?

Explain the addition of sulphuric acid to alkenes with the help of a reaction.

Assertion : $trans-2-Butene$ on reaction with $Br_2$ gives $meso-2,3-dibromobutane$.
Reason : The reaction involves $syn-addition$ of bromine.

The correct statement$(s)$ for the following addition reactions is(are):
$(i)$ $trans-but-2-ene \xrightarrow{Br_2/CHCl_3} M \text{ and } N$
(ii) $cis-but-2-ene \xrightarrow{Br_2/CHCl_3} O \text{ and } P$
[$A$] ($M$ and $O$) and ($N$ and $P$) are two pairs of diastereomers
[$B$] Bromination proceeds through trans-addition in both the reactions
[$C$] $O$ and $P$ are identical molecules
[$D$] ($M$ and $O$) and ($N$ and $P$) are two pairs of enantiomers

The product of the following reaction will be:

What is the product formed when ethylene reacts with $1\%$ cold alkaline $KMnO_4$?