Organic Chemistry (Binghampton University)
Organic Chemistry (Binghampton University)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781308795010
Author: Carey
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 10, Problem 32P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A reasonable mechanism for the given reaction is to be suggested.

Concept introduction:

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The alkene, on reaction with hydrogen bromide in the presence of peroxide, undergoes an addition reaction in a way that the hydrogen bonds to a more substituted carbon of double bond and bromine bonds to a less substituted carbon of double bond. This is called anti-Markovnikov rule.

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The reaction proceeds through radical mechanism. By the reaction of alkene and bromine forms a more stable free radical to which a hydrogen atom is attached.

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