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Chapter 8, Problem 68P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the reaction given below is to be proposed based on the mechanism of reactions of halogens with
Concept Introduction:
>Halogen adds across a double bond to forma cyclic halonium intermediate. The halide ion left over from the first step can then launch a nucleophilic attack to form a vicinal dihalide.
>If the reaction is work out in a polar nucleophilic solvent or another
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