NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which hydrogen halide adds to alkenes to form alkyl halides with the highest regioselectivity?
Options
- AHCl
- BHBr
- CHI
- DThey all have the same regioselectivity.
Correct answer
C. HI
Step-by-step solution
HI adds to alkenes with the highest regioselectivity, leading to a more selective addition reaction compared to HBr and HCl, which may result in different products depending on the alkene's structure.