electrophilic additions

Electrophilic addition is a chemical reaction where an electron-loving (electrophile) species reacts with an unsaturated molecule, like an alkene, which has multiple bonds. The electrophile is attracted to the area of high electron density, typically the double bond, and attaches to it. This process results in the breaking of the double bond and the formation of a new single bond, adding atoms or groups to the molecule. It’s a common way that molecules can be transformed, especially in organic chemistry, to create new compounds with different properties.