Chapter 21, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason due to which producing chloroethane by reaction of HCl(g) with ethene is preferable than by the reaction of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}(g)$ with ethane needs to be explained.

Concept introduction: In an electrophilic addition, the addition of electrophile to the pi bond of an alkene takes place. This reaction occurs through the formation of carbocation. A sigma bond is formed by an electrophile with a vinyl carbon atom in the double bond.