Formation of Halohydrins (Addition of Hal2 and H2O to Alkenes)

Step 1: Electrophilic Addition

You have already seen the reaction of alkenes with bromine (in an inert solvent such as carbon tetrachloride or chloroform).  Click on a nucleophilic atom in the structures above. [THIS DOES NOT WORK YET; JUST USE THE NAVIGATION ARROWS BELOW]

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3
 

Starting Material:

cyclohexene

Overall Reaction