Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 388: 8-50 j

Answer

The structure of the product is shown in the picture.

Work Step by Step

Bromine water adds a Br and an OH across the double bond. First the Bromonium ion is formed. The water molecule attacks on the most substituted carbon. Then the hydrogen is deprotonated from water. The addition is anti addition.
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