Given reaction: Alkyne + 1 eq. HCl → Alkyne Hydrohalogenation → Vinyl Chloride
Alkyne Hydrohalogenation → follows Markovnikov's Rule
Draw and name the product for the following reaction between an alkyne and one equivalent of HCl.
Hint/ Explanation:
H and Cl– will add to the carbon atoms of the triple bond. The addition is regioselective.
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