Core Organic Chemistry · Organic Chemistry

Alkenes and Electrophilic Addition

Investigating the reactivity of the double bond and the rules governing addition reactions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the electron density of the pi bond attract electrophiles?
  2. 2Why does Markovnikov's rule predict the major product in asymmetric addition?
  3. 3How do we justify the transition from monomers to polymers in industrial manufacturing?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Chemistry - AlkenesA-Level: Chemistry - Reaction Mechanisms
Year: Year 12
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Core Organic Chemistry
Period: Organic Chemistry

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