HCl
HCl in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkene reactions.
Overview
HCl 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 + Cl
- Regiochemistry / stereochemistry: Markovnikov
- Watch out for: Rearrangements possible