NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which hydrogen halide forms the most polarized electrophile during the addition to alkenes?
Options
- AHCl
- BHBr
- CHI
- DThey all form equally polarized electrophiles.
Correct answer
C. HI
Step-by-step solution
HI forms the most polarized electrophile during the addition to alkenes due to the larger size and higher polarizability of iodine, making it highly polarized.