chapter 09 Reactions of Alkenes.pptVIP

Alpha Elimination Haloform reacts with base. H and X taken from same carbon Stereospecificity Cis-trans isomerism maintained around carbons that were in the double bond. Addition of Halogens Cl2, Br2, and sometimes I2 add to a double bond to form a vicinal dibromide. Anti addition, so reaction is stereospecific. Mechanism for Halogenation Pi electrons attack the bromine molecule. A bromide ion splits off. Intermediate is a cyclic bromonium ion. Mechanism (2) Halide ion approaches from side opposite the three-membered ring. Examples of Stereospecificity Test for Unsaturation Add Br2 in CCl4 (da