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Stereospecificity of Addition Reactions

The following questions concern reactions of cis-3-hexene.

In the drawing window on the left, draw a structural formula for the expected product in each case. Indicate the configuration of the major stereoisomer by using the wedge/hatched bond tool. Do not draw hydrogen atoms. When you are finished, check your answer by pressing the Check Product # button under each question.
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1.cis-3-hexene + Br2


2.cis-3-hexene + KMnO4


3.cis-3-hexene + perbenzoic acid


4.Product from 3 + H3O(+)



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