What is the final major product expected for the following reaction sequence?
R)-3-Bromohexane
S)-3-Bromohexane
C)meso-3,4-Dibromohexane
D)Racemic (2R,3
R)and (2S,3
S)-3,4-dibromohexane
E)2,3-Dibromo-3-hexene

Question

What is the final major product expected for the following reaction sequence? 
R)-3-Bromohexane 
S)-3-Bromohexane 
C)meso-3,4-Dibromohexane 
D)Racemic (2R,3
R)and (2S,3
S)-3,4-dibromohexane 
E)2,3-Dibromo-3-hexene

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction sequence involves the addition of Br2 across the double bond of 3-hexene. Since Br2 is a non-chiral reagent, it will react equally with both ends of the double bond, resulting in a meso compound with two chiral centers. Thus, the final product will be meso-3,4-dibromohexane.

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