Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Reactions - Addition reactions - Addition Reaction Types
4-step summary of addition reactions. Step 1: 'ELECTROPHILIC ADDITION (to alkenes): The electron-rich π bond attacks an electrophile (E⁺). A carbocation intermediate forms. A nucleophile completes the addition. Net: E and Nu add across C=C. Markovnikov selectivity.' Step 2: 'FREE RADICAL ADDITION (a