10. Addition Reactions
Markovnikov
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Why is it not possible to convert an alkene (other than ethene) to a primary alkyl halide using the electrophilic addition reaction of a haloacid? An example is shown below.
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Why is it not possible to convert an alkene (other than ethene) to a primary alkyl halide using the electrophilic addition reaction of a haloacid? An example is shown below.