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Comparing reactivity of alkenes with arenes
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Total cards: 2•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Why do alkenes undergo electrophillic addition?
Back (Answer)
High e- density due to localised electrons in pi bonds. Able to induce dipole in non-polar molecules like Br2. Slightly positive bromine atom means Br2 acts as an electrophile
#2
Front (Question)
Why does benzene react by electrophilic substitution?
Back (Answer)
Pi electrons are delocalised, low electron density. Cannot induce dipole in non-polar Br2 molecule. So halogen carrier catalyst needed to generate electrophile.