Reaction of alkenes with hydrogen halides (HX ; X = Cl, Br, I)

Reaction of alkenes with hydrogen halides (HX ; X = Cl, Br, I)

The reaction is carried out by bubbling HX through alkenes.

Example 1

Propene reacts with hydrogen chloride to give 2-chloropropane

Example 2

Phenylethene reacts with hydrogen bromide give 1-bromo-1-phenylethane

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