What Type of Reaction Mechanism Accounts for the Reaction of an Alkyne

question 44

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction mechanism accounts for the reaction of an alkyne with HBr to give an alkyl bromide?

• A) nucleophilic addition
• B) electrophilic addition
• C) radical addition
• D) elimination

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