Reactions of alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What type of reaction can alkenes be part of, because of the carbon to carbon double bond?
A
Addition reactions.
2
Q
What is an addition reaction?
A
A chemical reaction where two or more reactants come together to form a larger single product.
3
Q
What are the 3 types of addition reactions?
A
1) With hydrogen - alkenes react with hydrogen gas and a catalyst to produce an alkane.
2) With water - alkenes react with water and a catalyst at a high temperature to produce an alcohol.
3) With a halogen - alkenes react with a halogen to produce a halogenoalkane.
