Which of the Following Reactions of Alkenes Is Not Stereospecific

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions of alkenes is not stereospecific?

• A) bromination (treatment with Br₂ in CHCl₃)
• B) hydrogenation (treatment with H₂/Pt)
• C) acid-catalyzed hydration (treatment with aqueous H₂SO₄)
• D) bromohydrin formation (treatment with Br₂/H₂O)

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