When trans-1-phenylpropene is treated with bromine, some syn addition is observed. Explain why the presence of a

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When trans-1-phenylpropene is treated with bromine, some syn addition is observed. Explain why the presence of a phenyl group causes a loss of stereospecificity.

Br + En Br2 En Br Br Syn addition products (17%) trans-1-Phenylpropene Anti addition products (83%)

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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