Alkenes - 13

Question 1

Markownikoff’s rule

Answer 1

The major product is more likely to form due to it having a more stable carbocation intermeadiate, and the hydrogens add onto the carbon that has the most hydrogen atoms

Question 2

σ bond

Answer 2

• Overlap between two orbitals, one from each bonding atom
• Postitoned on a line directly between bonding atoms

Question 3

π bond

Answer 3

• Formed by the sideways overlap of two p-orbitals, one from each c=c
• Electron density is concentrated above and below the nuclei of the bonded atoms
• Locks two carbon atoms in position and prevents rotation

Question 4

Adnvantage and disadvantage of using combustion as a method of disposal

Answer 4

+ Produces energy

• Formation of CO2/gases that cause global warming