Chapter 24, Problem 39E

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If the given information “the rate law for addition of ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ to an alkene is first order in ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$and first order in the alkene” suggests that the mechanism of addition of ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ to an alkene proceeds in the same manner as for addition of $\text{HBr}$ .