HBr
HBr in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkene reactions.
Overview
HBr is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alkene reactions
- What it does: Adds H + Br
- Regiochemistry / stereochemistry: Markovnikov
- Watch out for: Carbocation rearrangements possible
Example
Propene reacts to give 2-Bromopropane (Markovnikov addition).