Addition Reactions of Alkenes (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Addition Reactions of Alkenes
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Functional group in all alkenes

C=CC=C double bond

What happens to C=CC=C in addition reactions

Breaks open, carbons attach to new atoms

Type of reaction where atoms added to alkene

Addition reaction

Other products formed in addition reactions

None

Process: alkene + hydrogen

Hydrogenation (forms alkane)

General equation for hydrogenation

Alkene + Hydrogen → Alkane

Requirement for hydrogenation

Catalyst

Process: alkene + steam

Hydration (forms alcohol)

Temperature needed for hydration

Around 300°C

Pressure needed for hydration

Around 60-70 atm

Separation method after hydration

Fractional distillation

Product: alkene + halogen

Dihaloalkane (halogenation)

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