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.