Question

Describe addition reaction with example.​

Answer 1

Required Answer:

When a product is formed from two or more reactants without the loss of any atoms present in the reactants is called as addition reaction.

Example:

Reaction between ethene and bromine :

• C₂H₄ + Br₂ ⟶ C₂H₄Br₂.
• Ethane + Bromine → 1, 2-dibromoethane.

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• The general equation for addition reaction is A + B ⟶ C.
• Addition reaction takes place with unsaturated compounds.
• Addition reactions only occurs in unsaturated compounds where there are double bonds or triple bonds.
• In addition reaction, molecules are added to unsaturated compounds to form saturated compounds.
• There are two types of addition reaction :- Electrophilic addition and Nucleophilic addition.
• Example: Alkyne goes in addition reaction and gives alkene or its derivatives.