Reactions of Alkenes

Reaction Example Comments
Addition of HX M's Rule; no stereochem
Addition of X2 Anti- addition via- halonium ion
Halohydrin formation Anti- addition via halonium ion; X on more subst. carbon
Acid-cat. addition of water M's rule; no stereochemistry; yields poor
Oxymercuration M's rule; no stereochemistry., no rearrangement
Hydroboration Anti-M, syn addition
Syn-hydroxylation Forms cis glycol; reductive workup OK also
Ozonolysis Reductive workup yields aldehyde
Ozonolysis Oxidative workup gives acid
Hydrogenation Syn- addition on catalyst surface
Oxirane formation Oxirane retains stereochem of alkene
Dichlorocarbene addition Cyclopropane retains stereochemistry of alkene
Carbene addition Cyclopropane retains stereochemistry of alkene


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