Chapter 15, Problem 15.71AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of compounds $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ which are formed in the solution of $\text{1, 3-butadiene}$ and ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ in chloroform are to be drawn. The explanation for the corresponding answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Halogens react with alkene in presence of heat or light to form alkyl halides. This is known as halogenation reaction of alkenes. This is a type of addition reaction. The general halogenation reaction of alkenes is shown below.

$\text{R}=\text{R}+{\text{X}}_2\to \text{XR}-\text{RX}$