Hydrohalogenation of Alkynes (HX) and Geminal Dihalides: Mechanism + Exam Traps
Learn HX addition to alkynes: Markovnikov vinyl halides with 1 equiv and geminal dihalides with 2 equiv; predict regioselectivity and mixtures.
Reaction: Hydrohalogenation of Alkynes (HX) and Geminal Dihalides
What it does: Learn HX addition to alkynes: Markovnikov vinyl halides with 1 equiv and geminal dihalides with 2 equiv; predict regioselectivity and mixtures.
Typical reagents: HBr (1 equiv)
Key intermediate: Varies / context-dependent
Driving force: Formation of more stable bonds / products