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The order of increasing reactivity of the following compounds towards HCl will be
1 CH2=CH2
(2) (CH3)2C=CH2
3 CH3CH=CHCH3
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A 1<2<3
  • B 1<3<2
  • C 3<2<1
  • D 2<1<3
Solution:
1578 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 1<3<2
Reactivity of alkene towards electrophilic addition depends upon nature of electron rich double bond and stability of carbocation formed.

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