Ethene has a high electron density at the carbon-carbon double bond. HCl has a high electron density at the Chlorine because Chlorine is more electronegative, causing the molecule to be polar.

So why doesn't the Chlorine end react due to being electronegative and attracting the electrons from the double bond?

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Ethene has a high electron density at the carbon-carbon double bond. HCl has a high electron density at the Chlorine because Chlorine is more electronegative, causing the molecule to be polar.

So why doesn't the Chlorine end react due to being electronegative and attracting the electrons from the double bond?

arindameducationusc · Answer

Chlorine react to what? Ethene?

arindameducationusc · Answer

@Woodward

anonymous · Answer

Yes, so specifically I'm talking about this reaction, why doesn't this happen: |dw:1438516228526:dw|