Complete Theory

Worked Examples

Example 1HBr Addition to Propene

Example 21,2 and 1,4 Addition to Butadiene

Exercise 1E/Z NomenclatureMedium

📋 Problem to solve

Assign the E/Z nomenclature to the compound CH₃CH=CHCH₂CH₃ (2-pentene).

📌 Given data

2-pentene: CH₃—CH=CH—CH₂—CH₃

Exercise 2Markovnikov's ruleMedium

📋 Problem to solve

Predict the main product of the addition of HCl to 2-methyl-2-butene.

📌 Given data

2-methyl-2-butene: CH₃—C(CH₃)=CH—CH₃ + HCl

Exercise 3Hydroboration-oxidationHard

📋 Problem to solve

What product is obtained by hydroboration-oxidation of 1-methylcyclohexene?

📌 Given data

1-methylcyclohexene (double bond between C₁=CH₃ and C₂)

Exercise 4Dienes and Diels-AlderVery Hard

📋 Problem to solve

What products are formed by adding one equivalent of Br₂ to 1,3-cyclohexadiene at 0°C? Explain the different products.

📌 Given data

1,3-cyclohexadiene + Br₂ (1:1) at 0°C

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