Verified Answer :

The addition reaction between cyclohexene (C6H12) and chlorine (Cl2) can proceed in two different ways, leading to two possible products:

  • 1,2-dichlorocyclohexane:

C6H12 + Cl2 → C6H10Cl2 + HCl

  • 1,4-dichlorocyclohexane:

C6H12 + Cl2 → C6H10Cl2 + HCl

These reactions involve the addition of Cl2 across the carbon-carbon double bond of cyclohexene, resulting in the formation of a dichlorocyclohexane compound, accompanied by the release of hydrogen chloride (HCl). The difference lies in the positions of the chlorine atoms in the final product.