CH1012
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EP DIAGRAM ADDITION
 
• In terms of the potential energy diagram the activation 
energy for
the rxn Ea1 
& the E of the
carbocation
determine the
main route.
• Stabilising a
carbocation
stabilises the
TS1 ® low Ea1
Multi-step reaction
2-Butene Addition of HCl