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10. Addition Reactions - Part 1 of 4

10. Addition Reactions - Part 1 of 4

10. Addition Reactions / Markovnikov / Problem 6

At which carbon would an electrophile attach in hex-1-en-5-yne? Provide a reason.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Carbon 1, due to the formation of a more stable carbocation.

B

Carbon 6, due to less steric hindrance.

C

Carbon 5, due to higher electron density at this carbon.

D

Carbon 2, due to the formation of a more stable carbocation.

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