Br₂/H₂O
Br₂/H₂O in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkene reactions.
Overview
Br₂/H₂O is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alkene reactions
- What it does: Halohydrin formation
- Regiochemistry / stereochemistry: OH goes to more substituted C; anti
- Watch out for: Don't draw a simple dibromide