Draw the product of the reaction of the halogenation of an alkene.

Answer 1

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Let's call an alkene by the general formula

R₁R₂C=CR₃R₄

Where R₁; R₂; R₃ and R₄ are the radicals bonded to the carbons.

Let's use the general formula X₂ for a simple halogen molecule. The reaction will be:

R₁R₂XC - CXR₃R₄

An atom of halogen is added on each carbon of the bond. Also note that this product has stereosiomerism. Depending on the catalyst, the main isomer produced will change.