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Question

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.

Illustration showing alkene reacting with HBr, indicating primary alkyl halide not formed.

Accepted Answer

Due to the formation of a less stable primary carbocation intermediate

Answer

Due to the formation of a less secondary carbocation intermediate

Answer

Due to the less thermodynamic stability of a primary alkyl halide

Answer

Due to the formation of a less stable primary radical intermediate

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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.