What are the products of each alkene addition reaction? b.

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Identify the type of alkene addition reaction. Common types include hydrogenation, halogenation, hydrohalogenation, and hydration.

Determine the structure of the alkene involved in the reaction. Note the position of the double bond, as this will influence the addition products.

Consider the reagents used in the reaction. For example, if the reaction involves HCl, the product will be a haloalkane.

Apply Markovnikov's rule if applicable. This rule states that in the addition of HX to an alkene, the hydrogen atom will attach to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, and the halide will attach to the carbon with fewer hydrogen atoms.

Draw the structure of the product(s) formed after the addition reaction, ensuring that the double bond is converted to a single bond and the appropriate atoms/groups are added to the carbon atoms originally involved in the double bond.

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Key Concepts

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Alkene Structure

Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). This unsaturation makes them more reactive than alkanes, allowing them to undergo various addition reactions. The geometry around the double bond is typically trigonal planar, which influences the orientation of the addition products.

Addition Reactions

Addition reactions involve the addition of atoms or groups across the double bond of an alkene, converting it into a saturated compound. Common types of addition reactions include hydrogenation (adding H2), halogenation (adding X2), and hydrohalogenation (adding HX). The specific conditions and reagents used determine the nature of the products formed.

Markovnikov's Rule

Markovnikov's Rule states that in the addition of HX to an alkene, the hydrogen atom will attach to the carbon with the greater number of hydrogen atoms already attached. This rule helps predict the major product of reactions involving unsymmetrical alkenes, leading to the formation of more stable carbocation intermediates during the reaction process.