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When an alkene is treated with aqueous hydrogen chloride, what is the main product?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)

Question

  1. A. A substituted alkane with a chloride ion attached to one carbon
  2. B. A dihalogenated alkane with two chloride ions
  3. C. A halogenated alkene with a double bond retained
  4. D. A carboxylic acid with a chloride substituent

Answer

The correct option is A substituted alkane with a chloride ion attached to one carbon.

Explanation

The correct option is A substituted alkane with a chloride ion attached to one carbon. A substituted alkane with a chloride ion attached to one carbon is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe the reactions and conditions for the addition of hydrogen, water and halogens to alkenes. This belongs to Reactions of alkenes within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), so the answer must use the correct organic chemistry context. The other options are incorrect when they confuse the organic family, formula type, reaction condition, product, or property being tested. Keep molecular formula, structural formula, displayed formula, and general formula distinct. Do not confuse alkanes with alkenes, saturated with unsaturated, cracking with combustion, polymers with monomers, or hydrocarbons with oxygen-containing alcohols and carboxylic acids. When formulae are used, preserve the stored notation exactly and explain the GCSE chemistry idea in words rather than using unsupported displayed-formula diagrams.

Common mistake

Confusing Addition Reactions

Students often confuse the addition reactions of alkenes with combustion reactions, thinking that the conditions for both are the same.

Remember that addition reactions involve alkenes reacting with hydrogen, water, or halogens, while combustion reactions involve alkenes reacting with oxygen. Focus on the specific reactants and conditions for each type of reaction.

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