The reaction below produces Question 5 options: A) trans-1,2-diol B) cis-1,2-diol C) a halohydrin D) an alcohol

C) a halohydrin

Explanation:

In organic chemistry, a halohydrin is a compound whereby halogen and hydroxyl functional groups are bonded to adjacent carbon atoms in the molecule. Halohydrins are formed from alkenes such as cyclohexene in this case.

NBS is a very suitable alternative to Br2 in the synthesis of a halohydrin. Recall that the reactive intermediate when bromine reacts with an alkene is the brominium ion which is a three atom ring ion. If excess water is used as the solvent, then the water attacks the brominium ion to yield the product halohaydrin with trans a trans stereochemistry.