Hydrocarbons 2 Question 23
23. The reaction of propene with $\mathrm{HOCl}$ proceeds via the addition of
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(a) $\mathrm{H}^{+}$in the first step
(c) $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$in the first step
(b) $\mathrm{Cl}^{+}$in the first step
(d) $\mathrm{Cl}^{+}$and $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$single step
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 23. (b)
Solution:
- $\mathrm{HOCl} \longrightarrow \mathrm{HO}^{-}+\mathrm{Cl}^{+}$
i.e. reaction is initiated by $\mathrm{Cl}^{+}$(chloronium ion electrophile)
