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Interpretation: A curved arrow to the second step of addition reaction that shows bond formation in below reaction should be determined.
Concept introduction: The carbon-carbon double bond in
In addition reactions of alkenes, the electrophilic and nucleophilic part of reagent may add across the double bond from opposite sides and in such case, the addition is known as anti or trans addition. The addition of reagent may occur from the same side of the double bond and in such case, the addition is known as syn or cis addition.
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