Question

Draw the reaction mechanism the reaction between 2-methylpent-2-ene and chlorine. State the type of reaction. Label the electrophile, intermediate and final product.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

CH₃C(CH₃)=CH-CH₂-CH₃ ( 2 - methylpent-2-ene)

Cl₂ ⇒ Cl⁺ + Cl⁻

Cl⁺( electrophile)

CH₃C(CH₃)=CH-CH₂-CH₃ + Cl⁺ ( electrophile) ⇒ CH₃C⁺(CH₃)-C(Cl)H-CH₂-CH₃ ( intermediate )

CH₃C⁺(CH₃)-C(Cl)H-CH₂-CH₃ + Cl⁻ ⇒ CH₃CCl(CH₃)-C(Cl)H-CH₂-CH₃ ( final product )

It is electrophilic addition reaction.