Synthesis and Reactions of Alkenes

What reagent is in the hydrohalogenation of alkenes

HX

What and where are molecules added in hydrohalogenation of alkenes?

The halogen is added on the more substituted side of the alkene and a hydrogen is added on the less substituted side

What reagent is used in acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes?

H₃O⁺

What and where are molecules added in an acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes?

An OH is added on the more substituted side of the alkene and a hydrogen is added on the less substituted side

What reagents are used in oxymurcuration-demurcuration of alkenes?

1. Hg(OAc)₂, H₂O

2. NaBH₄

What and where are molecules added in oxymurcuration-demurcuration of alkenes?

An OH is added on the more substituted side of the alkene, a hydrogen is added on the less substituted side

What reagents are used in hydrogenation of alkenes?

H₂ and Pt

What and where are molecules added in hydrogenation of alkenes?

Two hydrogens are added on either side of the alkene

What reagents are used in bromination of alkenes?

Br₂

What and where are molecules added in bromination of alkenes?

Two bromides are added on opposite sides of the alkene through anti addition

What reagents are used in halohydrin formation of alkenes?

Br₂ and H₂O

What and where are molecules added in halohydrin formation of alkenes?

An OH is added on the more substituted side of the alkene (dashed) and a Br is added on the less substituted side (solid)

What reagents form alkenes?

NaOH, NaOH, NaOC(CH₃)₃