10. Addition Reactions
Addition Reaction
10. Addition Reactions Addition Reaction
15PRACTICE PROBLEM
In general, alkenes are more reactive to electrophiles than their corresponding alkynes. However, this reactivity difference is much greater and more evident in the addition of HBr as compared to the addition of Br2. Explain why this is the case.
In general, alkenes are more reactive to electrophiles than their corresponding alkynes. However, this reactivity difference is much greater and more evident in the addition of HBr as compared to the addition of Br2. Explain why this is the case.