Chapter 5, Problem 5.3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To predict the alkene structure required as a starting material for the formation of chlorohydrin B.

Concept introduction:

The general steps for the formation of halohydrin are stated below:

• The first step is the attack of halide ion to form a halonium ion.

• The second step is the attack of water from back side to opens the halonium ion.

• The last step is deprotonation to give the halohydrin product.