Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 323: 7-30 a

Answer

The synthesis occurs via a halogenation reaction. The mechanism of the reaction is in the attached image.

Work Step by Step

$bromocyclohexane$ can be synthesised by the reaction of $cyclohexane$ and $bromine$ in the presence of light. This is a halogenation reaction. The mechanism of the reaction is in the attached image.
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