Which of the following choices is/are true about the following compounds:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
a. the following is the correct order of decreasing reactivity toward HBr addition: III > II > IV>I
b. all the above compounds are unsaturated hydrocarbons
c. the following is the correct order of increasing reactivity toward HBr addition: I
d. all the above compounds have the same reactivity toward HBr addition
e. compound I does not undergo addition reaction under any condition
Answer (1)
The reactivity of compounds towards HBr addition is influenced by their structure. Compound structure determines reactivity order, and not all compounds will have the same reactivity. The statement about compound I and unsaturated hydrocarbons also plays an important role in determining accurate responses for the given choices. ;
