NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes, what type of reaction occurs?
Options
- ANucleophilic substitution
- BElectrophilic addition
- CRadical substitution
- DAcid-base reaction
Correct answer
B. Electrophilic addition
Step-by-step solution
Addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes is an example of electrophilic addition, where the hydrogen halide adds to the double bond, and the hydrogen attaches to one carbon, while the halide attaches to the other.