9.5 Hydrohalogenation of Alkynes

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    Hydrohalogenation

    Less Substituted More Substituted
    Two Groups Added
    H
    X (X = Cl, Br, I)
    Reagents HX (HCl, HBr, HI)
    Regioselectivity Markovnikov
    Stereospecificity None
    Other Characteristics Either 1 or 2 equivalents can be added.
    hydrohalogenation of alkynes

    Hydrobromination with Peroxide

    Less Substituted More Substituted
    Two Groups Added
    Br
    H
    Reagents HBr / ROOR
    Regioselectivity Anti-Markovnikov
    Stereospecificity None
    Other Characteristics Either 1 or 2 equivalents can be added.
    HBr / ROOR