Question

question 17 (1 point)
which type of organic reaction is shown below?
ch₂==ch₂ + hbr ---> ch₃--ch₂br
a) addition
b) condensation
c) polymerization
d) substitution
e) elimination

Explanation:

• In an addition reaction, atoms or groups are added to a molecule containing a double or triple bond.
• Here, \(HBr\) is added to \(CH_2 = CH_2\) (an alkene with a double bond). The double bond is broken, and \(H\) and \(Br\) are added to the two carbon atoms.
• Condensation reactions involve the loss of a small molecule (like water) when two molecules combine.
• Polymerization is the process of forming a polymer (a large molecule) from many small monomer units.
• Substitution reactions involve one atom or group being replaced by another in a molecule.
• Elimination reactions involve the removal of atoms or groups from a molecule to form a double or triple bond.

Answer:

A. addition