Formation of chlorohydrins from alkenes using water and Cl2
Description: Alkenes treated with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of water will form chlorohydrins. The stereochemistry of the products is anti.
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what is the mechanism of the last reaction
The mechanism is exactly the same, except the oxygen is attached to the rest of the molecule.