For the transformation shown, select the most appropriate reagent(s) to effect the change.

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The transformation shown involves the addition of a bromine atom to an alkene to form a vicinal dibromide. The most appropriate reagent for this reaction is Br-Succinimidyl bromoacetate (BSBA), which is represented as Br₂/H₂O in the options. This reagent is a source of molecular bromine in situ and facilitates the addition of a bromine atom to each carbon of the alkene, leading to the formation of a vicinal dibromide. The other options either do not provide a suitable source of bromine or may lead to different reaction products.

For the Transformation Shown, Select the Most Appropriate Reagent(s) to Effect