Reactions of Alkenes (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Reactions of Alkenes
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Bond present in alkenes

C=CC=C (carbon-carbon double bond)

Type of reactions alkenes undergo

Additional reactions

Bond broken in alkene addition reactions

pipi-bond

Unsymmetrical alkenes definition

C atoms in C=CC=C attached to different groups

Intermediate in electrophilic addition to alkene

Carbocation

Major product forms from which carbocation?

More stable carbocation

Minor product forms from which carbocation?

Less stable carbocation

Carbocation stability order

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary

Number of alkyl groups in tertiary carbocation

3

Bromine water result with alkenes

Turns colourless

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