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Halohydrin Formation
Alkenes
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Step 1: Halonium Ion FormationPi electrons attack Br₂, form three-membered ringLine-angleH₂C=CHCH₃CondensedAlkene (π bond)BrBrLine-angleBr₂Condensedπ e⁻Br+Line-angleHalonium ion(Br⁺ bridge)CondensedThree-membered ring