The product of addition of bromine to (R)-3-buten-2-ol will be

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The addition of bromine to (R)-3-buten-2-ol results in the formation of two new chiral centers, leading to the creation of diastereomers. Since the reaction occurs at a chiral center already present in the molecule, the products are formed in unequal amounts due to the difference in the steric and electronic environments of the reacting center. This results in a mixture of diastereomers formed in unequal amounts.

The Product of Addition of Bromine to (R)-3-Buten-2-Ol Will Be