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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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In the reaction of propene with HCl, H+ ion acts as the :
Options
A electrophile
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B carbonium ion
C nucleophile
D carbanion
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the electrophilic addition of HCl to propene, the H+ ion is the electrophile. It is electron-deficient and attacks the electron-rich double bond of the alkene.

Hint

What is an electron-deficient species called?

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