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In the addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes, what type of reaction occurs?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Nucleophilic substitution
  • B Electrophilic addition
  • C Radical substitution
  • D Acid-base reaction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Electrophilic addition
Addition of hydrogen halides to alkenes is an example of electrophilic addition, where the hydrogen halide adds to the double bond, and the hydrogen attaches to one carbon, while the halide attaches to the other.

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