The stereoisomers that are formed by electrophilic addition of bromine to trans-but-2-ene is/are
The stereoisomers that are formed by electrophilic addition of bromine to trans-but-2-ene is/are
Option 1 -
2 enantiomers and 2 mesomers
Option 2 -
2 enantiomers
Option 3 -
1 racemic and 2 enantiomers
Option 4 -
2 identical mesomers
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Electrophilic addition of bromine to an alkene is anti-addition, in which cis-alkene gives two enantiomers and trans – alkene gives meso form
Here; trans-but-2-ene will give meso products
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