The addition of HCl to alkene X forms two alkyl halides Y and Z. c. Explain why the addition of...
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The addition of HCl to alkene X forms two alkyl halides Y and Z. c. Explain why the addition of HCl occurs at the indicated (called an exocyclic double bond), rather than the other (called an endocyclic double bond).
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Addition of Halide:
As the name suggests, the reaction where a halide ion is added t the reaction and forms an alkyl halide product mainly occurs when the reactant possesses unsaturated bonds like alkene or alkyne.
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Here halide ion shows two products;
1. Exocyclic bond
2. Endocyclic bond
Exocyclic bond attack
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Nucleophilic Addition Reactions of Aldehydes & Ketones
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Discover nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones and see examples. Understand the reactivity of carbonyl compounds to undergo nucleophilic substitutions.
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