NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes, which hydrogen becomes attached to one carbon of the alkene?
Options
- AThe one closer to the halogen
- BThe one closer to the double bond
- CBoth hydrogens attach equally
- DNone of the hydrogens attach
Correct answer
B. The one closer to the double bond
Step-by-step solution
In the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes, the hydrogen closer to the double bond becomes attached to one carbon of the alkene.