10. Addition Reactions
Halogenation
40PRACTICE PROBLEM
Halogenation reactions of alkenes proceed via the halonium ion mechanism and form the anti-addition product. However, a mixture of the cis and trans isomers formed in the reaction shown below. Propose a reaction mechanism for the formation of the products and explain why the reaction is not stereospecific.
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Halogenation reactions of alkenes proceed via the halonium ion mechanism and form the anti-addition product. However, a mixture of the cis and trans isomers formed in the reaction shown below. Propose a reaction mechanism for the formation of the products and explain why the reaction is not stereospecific.