Question 22009ChemistryWAEC

What is the product of the reaction between propene and 1 mole of hydrogen iodide?

A

CH3CHICH3CH_3CHICH_3

B

CH3CH2CHI2CH_3CH_2CHI_2

C

CH3CH2CI3CH_3CH_2CI_3

D

CH3CHICH2ICH_3CHICH_2I

Step-by-Step Explanation

When propene reacts with hydrogen iodide, the reaction follows Markovnikov's rule, where the hydrogen atom adds to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, and the iodine adds to the other carbon. This results in the formation of isopropyl iodide, represented by the structure CH3CHICH3CH_3CHICH_3. The addition reaction is a characteristic of alkenes, leading to the formation of alkyl halides.

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