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What product would you expect from the reaction of cyclopentene with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ and water? Show the stereochemistry.
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The reaction of cyclopentene with Br2 will involve the addition of Br across the double bond, forming a bromonium ion intermediate. This step will be anti addition, meaning the two Br atoms will be on opposite sides of the ring. Show more…
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