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1) Halogenation of alkenes (addition of X2)
• Using Cl2 or Br2 in CCl4 or CHCl3 to give vicinal dihalides.
• The orientation of the addition is: Anti addition.
E.g.
Mechanism of Halogenation of alkenes
Step 1
B A
Step 2
A B
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