What is a halogenation reaction?

Answer 1

With reference to alkanes:

Different alkane carbons are halogenated by this radical reaction.

Considering alkenes and alkynes,

This is an ionic reaction that halogenates (for each equivalent) one #pi# bond with anti stereoselectivity due to the halonium ion intermediate formed via syn addition about the double bond.

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Answer 2

Christian Anderson

A halogenation reaction is a chemical reaction in which one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, or astatine) are introduced into a molecule. This reaction typically involves the substitution of hydrogen atoms with halogen atoms in an organic compound, resulting in the formation of a halogenated compound. Halogenation reactions are commonly used in organic synthesis to functionalize organic molecules and create new compounds with specific properties.

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