Question

What are addition reactions? Explain with an example.

Answer 1

Step 1:Addition reactions

• An addition reaction occurs when two or more substances combine to form a single product.
• These reactions take occur with unsaturated compounds such as alkenes, alkynes, etc.
• The general equation of the reaction is given below
• $A+B\to C$, Here,$A,B$ are two compounds and $C$ is the product.

Consider the addition reaction given in the figure below.

Step 2: Example of an addition reaction.

• ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_4$ is treated with ${\mathrm{Br}}_2$ in carbon tetrachloride to produce an additional reaction product ${\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{Br}-{\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{Br}.$