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What are bromination and eletrophilic addition reactions to alkenes

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Bromination is the addition of a Br atom to an organic compound.

Electrophilic addition is when and atom with tendency to accept electrons (electrophilic atom) is added to an organic compound. they usually reacts with double (alkenes) or triple bonds (alkines).

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