unit (7) organic compounds
unit (7) organic compounds
unit (7) organic compounds
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7.10 Reactions of AlkenesThe most common reactions of alkenes are addition reactions. In an addition reaction,the double bond is broken and a single bond is formed at each carbon to new atoms orgroups of atoms.A generalized addition reaction is shown here:ABC = C + A BC C1) Addition of H 2 : HydrogenationC = C + H HcatalystHCHC2) Addition of Cl 2 or Br 2 : HalogenationClClC = C + Cl ClCC3) Addition of H 2 O: Hydrationacid (H + )C = C + H OHC CHOH7-16