key term - Addition reaction

Definition

An addition reaction in organic chemistry is a process where two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with no other products. This type of reaction typically involves the breaking of double or triple bonds in unsaturated molecules to create saturated molecules.

Related terms

Unsaturated Hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon that contains at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms, allowing for addition reactions.

Saturated Hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbon atoms, resulting from addition reactions where all possible bonds are filled.

Electrophilic Addition:

A type of addition reaction where an electrophile reacts with a nucleophile, typically involving the formation of new sigma bonds in unsaturated compounds