Chapter 7, Problem 7.46AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure and stereochemistry of the expected products for the addition of ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ to $\left(3R,5R\right)\text{-3, 5-}$ dimethylcyclopentene is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Stereochemistry is the study of the arrangement of the atoms and molecules in the space and its effects on the reactions.

The addition reactions on the alkenes are very common as there is electron density available on the alkene due to double bond electron-cloud.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure and stereochemistry of the expected products for the reaction of cyclopentene with ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ in the presence of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Stereochemistry is the study of the arrangement of the atoms and molecules in the space and its effects on the reactions.

The addition reactions on the alkenes are very common as there is electron density available on the alkene due to double bond electron-cloud.