Alkenes and Addition Polymers
Students investigate the structure and reactivity of alkenes, focusing on electrophilic addition reactions. They will also explore the formation and disposal of addition polymers.
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Students investigate the structure and reactivity of alkenes, focusing on electrophilic addition reactions. They will also explore the formation and disposal of addition polymers.
Key Questions
- Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?
- How does Markovnikov's rule predict the major product of electrophilic addition?
- What are the challenges associated with the disposal of polyalkenes?
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