C₂H₄ +X₂ ⇌ C₂H₄X₂ Reaction

Definition

This represents an example of an addition reaction where two reactant molecules combine to form one product molecule. Here, ethene (C2H4) reacts with halogen X2 to produce dihaloethane (C2H4X2).

Related terms

Addition Reaction: A reaction where atoms or groups are added to opposite sides of a double bond or triple bond.

Halogenation: A chemical reaction that involves the addition of one or more halogens to a compound.

Double Bond:

A type of covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between atoms.