Interpretation:
By drawing the resonance structures of the carbocation intermediates, among the two
Concept introduction:
The mechanism of addition of HBr to alkenes involves the formation of a more stable carbocation which is attacked by the Br- ion in the second step. Electron releasing groups in the
To predict:
Knowing the mechanism of HBr addition to alkenes and having an idea about the effects of various substituent groups on aromatic substitution, which of the two alkenes shown will react faster with HBr.
To explain:
The answer given by drawing the resonance structures of the carbocation intermediates.
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