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8.3 Halohydrins from Alkenes: Addition of HO-X
Another example of an electrophilic addition is the reaction an alkene with either Br_{\text{2}} or Cl_{\text{2}} in the presence of water to yield a 1,2-halo alcohol, called a halohydrin.
1. Another example of an electrophilic addition is the reaction
Another example of an electrophilic addition is the reaction
2. In practice, few alkenes are soluble in water, and bromohydr
In practice, few alkenes are soluble in water, and bromohydr
3. Problem 8-5 What product would you expect from the reaction
Problem 8-5 What product would you expect from the reaction
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