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

Pi bond weaker, breaks more easily than sigma bond

$265 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$

Pi bond breaks, two new sigma bonds form

Ni catalyst, $423 \text{ K}$

Dihaloalkane

Orange colour decolourises

Haloalkane

Steam and $\text{H}_3\text{PO}_4$ catalyst

Alcohol

Two different structural isomers