Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 355: Problem 8-21 c

Answer

The major product formed is 3-chlorobutan-2-ol + enantiomer.

Work Step by Step

The mechanism that gives this product is the addition of Halohydrins: 1) Electrophilic attack forms a chloronium ion. 2) Back-side attack by water on the most substituted carbon opens the chloronium ion. 3) Water removes a proton to give the chlorohydrin. The product + the enantiomer is formed.
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