Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 387: 8-49 h

Answer

$Cl_2$ and $H_2O$ can be used to synthesize the compound.

Work Step by Step

The mechanism is: Step 1: Electrophilic attack forms a chloronium ion. Step 2: Back-side attack by water opens the chloronium ion. Step 3: Water removes a proton to give the chlorohydrin.
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