Electrophilic addition
Addition reaction where a π bond breaks forming two σ bonds.
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Electrophilic addition is an addition reaction in organic chemistry where a compound with a double or triple bond has a π bond broken, forming two new σ bonds.[1] The reaction involves a chemical compound containing a double or triple bond.[1]
Quick Facts
- Field
- Organic chemistry
- Key feature
- Regioselectivity often determined by Markovnikov's rule; organoborane compounds give anti-Markovnikov additions
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Key facts and history
The reaction breaks a π bond and forms two new σ bonds.[1] It is classified as an addition reaction.[1] The process occurs in organic chemistry.[1] The starting material contains a double or triple bond.[1]
The reaction is denoted as A E.[1] The third edition of that book was published by John Wiley & Sons in New York.[1]
References
- Wikipedia, "Electrophilic addition" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: March, Jerry; (1985). Advanced Organic Chemistry reactions, mechanisms and structure (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, inc. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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