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Halohydrin
10. Addition Reactions / Halohydrin / Problem 1

Halohydrins are formed by the reaction of alkenes with bromine in water. A different product is produced in a similar reaction when ethanol is used instead of water. Determine the mechanism for the formation of this product.

Reaction scheme showing halohydrin formation with Cl2 and ethanol.

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