Select the true statement below, regarding the reaction provided. Options: The Br2 reagent does not add two bromines across an alkene. The dibromo product shown is meso. The dibromo product does not have the correct stereochemistry. The Br2 reagent adds two bromines "syn" across an alkene.

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Select the true statement below, regarding the reaction provided.

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The Br2 reagent does not add two bromines across an alkene.

 

The dibromo product shown is meso.

 

The dibromo product does not have the correct stereochemistry.

 

The Br2 reagent adds two bromines "syn" across an alkene.

Br₂
Br
Br
Transcribed Image Text:Br₂ Br Br
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