Hydrohalogenation Flashcards
1
Q
purpose
A
addition of HX by electrophilic addition to make an alkyl halide
2
Q
X =
A
Cl, Br, I
3
Q
syn or anti?
A
both
4
Q
exothermic or endothermic?
A
exothermic
5
Q
how many steps?
A
2
add H+ to form carbocation
nucleophilic attack of X- to top/bottom of carbocation
6
Q
solvent?
A
polar aprotic
ether
7
Q
markovnikov or anti?
A
markovnikov product