I. Alkene Properties, Structure, and
Reactivity
Mechanisms
Write a mechanism for the reaction of HX,
H3O+, X2,
X2/H2O, with an alkene to produce the
corresponding product.
Discuss how the Hammond postulate can be used in explaining the
basis for the Markovnikov’s rule.
Explain the mechanism of catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes
using appropriate diagrams and reaction arrows.
Explain why the hydroboration-oxidation reaction shows non-MKV
regiochemistry
Explain why hydrohalogenation and hydration obeys the MKV
(Markovnikov) rule.
Explain why the alkene halogenation and...