Chapter 10, Problem 10.16P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason as to why ${\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}\text{C}={\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}$ reacts faster than ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{CH}={\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}$ in the electrophilic addition of $\text{HX}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: According to Hammond’s postulate, the structure of transition state resembles with the structure of compound that has energy near to it.

Electrophilic addition reactions are those in which breaking of pi bond take place to form new sigma bond. In this type of reaction, carbocation is formed during the formation of new bond.