17 Iodination of an alkene a Is more selective than brominat

17. Iodination of an alkene

a. Is more selective than bromination

b. Is faster than chlorination

c. proceeds to produce an alkyl iodide

d. none of the above

Solution

Iodination of an alkene proceeds to produce an alkyl iodide.

Explanation: Reaction of alkene with I2 produces alkyl iodide as product.