27.E What will the major product of this reaction be? Br2 H₂O OH OH Br (a) ⚫Br (b) Br (c) (e) A racemic mixture of (a) and (b) OH (d) Br OH

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What will the major product of this reaction be? Please explain why the correct answer is letter E. Include detailed steps and a drawing explaining the mechanism of the reaction. 

27.E
What will the major product of this reaction be?
Br2
H₂O
OH
OH
Br
(a)
⚫Br
(b)
Br
(c)
(e) A racemic mixture of (a) and (b)
OH
(d)
Br
OH
Transcribed Image Text:27.E What will the major product of this reaction be? Br2 H₂O OH OH Br (a) ⚫Br (b) Br (c) (e) A racemic mixture of (a) and (b) OH (d) Br OH
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