Chapter 22, Problem 104RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The final product when propene reacts with each of the given reagents has to be predicted.

Concept Information:

Addition reactions are characteristic property of alkene and alkyne. Addition reaction basically takes place through markonikoff rule. The reaction of propene with a proton donating species like (H₂SO₄) results in the formation of isopropyl cation. The central carbon carries a positive charge whereas, in propyl cation, the terminal carbon atom contains a positive charge. Since, the isopropyl cation is stabilized by two methyl groups, it is more stable than the propyl cation carrying one methyl group.

Propene is also known as propylene and is a colorless gas with the molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$. It contains a carbon-carbon double bond and undergoes electrophilic addition reactions. Propene undergoes halogenation, hydration and alkylation reactions. Propene undergoes an addition reaction with molecules of hydrogen (H₂), chlorine (Cl), bromine(Br), hydrogen halides (HCl, HBr) and water(H₂O)