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ADDITION OF HX (X = Cl, Br)
2) Addition of HX (eg. HBr, HCl)
• With an unsymmetrical alkene and an unsymmetrical
reagent such as HX two products are possible in an addition rxn.
• Usually only one
product is observed.
• The reaction
shown is a hydrochlorination
d d
