Electrophilic addition reactions proceed in two steps.

Question:

Electrophilic addition reactions proceed in two steps. The first step

involves the addition of an electrophile. Name the type of intermediate

formed in the first step of the following addition reaction.

H3

C—HC = CH2 + H+ →?

(i) 2° Carbanion

(ii) 1° Carbocation

(iii) 2° Carbocation

(iv) 1° Carbanion

Solution:

Option (iii) 2° Carbocation is the answer.

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