The Regioselectivity and Stereospecificity in Hydrohalogenation of an Alkene Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The regioselectivity and stereospecificity in hydrohalogenation of an alkene is best described as:

• A)Markovnikov orientation with syn-addition
• B)Markovnikov orientation with anti-addition
• C)anti-Markovnikov orientation with syn-addition
• D)anti-Markovnikov orientation with anti-addition
• E)Markonikov orientation with both syn- and anti-addition

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to differences among individuals.

Random Assortment

The process during meiosis where chromosomes are randomly segregated to gametes, contributing to genetic variation.

Chromosomes

Structures found within the nucleus of a cell, made of DNA and proteins, that contain the genetic information necessary for the growth, development, and reproduction of organisms.

Crossing Over

A process during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material to produce recombinant chromosomes.