Organic AChapter 10
(Stereochemistry of addition and elimination)
By Prof. Dr.Adel M. Awadallah
Islamic University of Gaza
Addition of halogens to alkenes
Stereospecific reaction: A reaction in which stereochemically different molecules react differently
Draw the products of the syn addition
Mechanism of Addition; carbocation or Bromonium ion?
Stereoselective and stereospecific reactions
Stereochemistry of E2 Elimination
Results of E2 Elimination
Orientation of Elimination (Syn or anti)
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