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In the process of dehydrohalogenation, which mechanism is involved?
What type of reaction results in the addition of HX across a double bond?
Which bond acts as a nucleophile in addition reactions to the C=C bond?
What type of reaction leads to the formation of halohydrins?
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Which mechanism is involved in acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols?
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Study Notes
Dehydrohalogenation
- Involves an elimination mechanism, specifically E2, where a hydrogen halide (HX) is removed from a substrate.
Addition of HX to Double Bonds
- Results in an electrophilic addition reaction, where HX adds across a carbon-carbon double bond.
Nucleophilic Action in Addition Reactions
- The π bond of the C=C double bond acts as the nucleophile during addition reactions, attacking electrophiles such as HX.
Formation of Halohydrins
- Occurs through a halohydrin reaction, typically involving the addition of both a halogen (X) and water (H2O) to an alkene, which can be catalyzed by an acid.
Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration of Alcohols
- Follows a mechanism known as E1, leading to the formation of alkenes when alcohols are treated with acids, resulting in the removal of water (H2O).
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Test your knowledge on β-elimination reactions, carbocation stability, alkene stability, electrophiles & nucleophiles concepts, and the synthesis and reactions of alkenes including addition reactions like hydrogenation, addition of HX, addition of sulfuric acid, addition of halogens, halohydrins, and oxidation.
