Tutorials…The following tutorials are written in a question-answer format.

propene + HCl

propene + HBr in the presence of peroxides

Reviews…The following images of the complete mechanisms have links (clickable hot-spots) on the various elements within the image to review the theory.

propene + HCl

 

propene + HBr in the presence of peroxides

 

Alkene Reactions…The following are animated gif images (fast loading) or avi movies (slow loading).

Electrophillic Addition to Unsaturated Carbon...This is what I call an AB addition.

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Hydrogenation of Alkenes

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Radical Addition of HBr to Alkenes...This shows the steps after the bromine radical is formed.

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Hydration of Alkenes

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Polymerization of Alkenes

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