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

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

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

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