6.2.6 - Addition reactions of alkenes Flashcards
What happens to the structure of an alkene when they react?
Double bond becomes a single bond
Pi bond electrons used to form bonds with attacking molecules
Saturated product
What’s formed when ethene undergoes hydrogenation?
Ethane
What are the conditions required for hydrogenation to occur?
Nickel catalyst
150 degrees
What is formed when ethene reacts with bromine?
Dibromoethane
What conditions are needed for halogentaion to occur?
Room temperature
What’s is formed when ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide?
Bromoethane
Conditions needed for an alkene to react with a hydrogen halide?
Room temperature
What is formed when ethene reacts with steam?
Ethanol
What conditions are required for hydration to occur?
300 degrees
60 atm
Phosphoric acid catalyst
What does dilute potassium manganate form when reacted with ethene?
A diol