Question 22009ChemistryWAEC
What is the product of the reaction between propene and 1 mole of hydrogen iodide?
A
CH3CHICH3
B
CH3CH2CHI2
C
CH3CH2CI3
D
CH3CHICH2I
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 CH3CHICH3. The addition reaction is a characteristic of alkenes, leading to the formation of alkyl halides.