Electrophilic addition Flashcards
1
Q
What is an electrophile?
A
A chemical species that forms bonds with nucleophiles by accepting an electron pair.
2
Q
How do you go from an Alkene to an Alkane?
A
2H, Ni (catalyst), and 150 degrees Celcius
3
Q
How do you go from an Alkene to a Haloalkane?
A
2X (forms a dihaloalkane) or HX (forms a haloalkane)
4
Q
How do you go from an Alkene to an Alcohol? - Hydration
A
H20 (g), H3PO4 or H2SO4 (catalyst)
5
Q
How do you go to an Alkene from an Alcohol? - elimination
A
conc H2SO4
