Chapter 6: Reactions of Alkenes: Addition Reactions |
Halohydration of Alkenes
Summary
MECHANISM FOR REACTION OF ALKENES WITH Br2 / H2O | |
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Step 2: Attack of the nucleophilic water molecule from the side away from the bromonium center opens the cyclic bromonium ion to give overall trans addition. |
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Step 3: An acid / base reaction converts the oxonium into the alcohol. |
© Dr. Ian Hunt, Department of Chemistry |