Addition of Bromine to Propene: Stereochemical Considerations

Hard Organic Chemistry Addition Reactions

A chemical reaction involves the addition of bromine (Br₂) to propene (C₃H₆), resulting in the formation of a vicinal dibromide. The reaction proceeds through a cyclic bromonium ion intermediate. Understanding the stereochemistry of this reaction is crucial for predicting the final product.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the outcome of the addition of bromine to propene?

The reaction leads to the formation of a meso compound due to the symmetrical nature of the bromonium ion.

Two different enantiomers are produced as the major products due to the formation of the bromonium ion.

The addition results in the formation of an anti-addition product, which is optically inactive.

The reaction proceeds with no stereochemical preference, resulting in a racemic mixture of enantiomers.

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