Types of Reaction
Addition
reactions A + B ® C
eg Br2 + alkenes
CH2=CH2 + Br2 ® CH2BrCH2Br
Substitution reactions AB + CD ® AC + BD
eg OH- + haloalkane
CH3 CH2Cl + OH- ® CH3CH2OH + Cl-
Elimination reactions A ® B
+ C
eg OH- + haloalkane
CH3 CH2Cl ®
CH2=CH2 + H-Cl
OH-