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Halogenation Reactions definitions
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Halogenation A reaction involving the addition of halogens to unsaturated hydrocarbons, transforming them into more reactive compounds. Alkene A hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond, which can undergo halogenation to form dihalides. Alkyne A hydrocarbon with two carbon-carbon pi bonds, requiring two moles of halogen for complete halogenation. Pi bond A type of covalent bond formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals, present in alkenes and alkynes. Dihalide A compound formed when two halogen atoms are added to an alkene during halogenation. Tetrahalide A compound resulting from the addition of four halogen atoms to an alkyne in a halogenation reaction. Reagent A substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, such as halogens in halogenation. Bromine A halogen element used in halogenation reactions to add to pi bonds in alkenes and alkynes. Chlorine A halogen element that can react with alkenes and alkynes to form dihalides and tetrahalides. Unsaturated hydrocarbon A hydrocarbon with one or more pi bonds, capable of undergoing halogenation to form halogenated compounds.