ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LL) W/ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LL) W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781119856122
Author: Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 8.10, Problem 27ATS
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reaction of 1-phenylpropene with bromine shows syn addition. The reason for the loss of stereospecificity due to the phenyl group should be determined.

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Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons having a double bond between carbon atoms. Thus, it shows addition reactions. Some examples of addition reactions of alkenes are hydrohalogenation, halogenation, catalytic hydrogenation, acid-catalyzed hydration, hydroboration-oxidation, oxymercuration-demercuration, etc. The addition reactions mainly occur with the formation of carbocation as an intermediate.

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