Formation of Halohydrins (Addition of H
al
2
and H
2
O to Alkenes)
Step 2: Nucleophilic Ring-opening
The second step of the mechanism for formation of bromohydrins involves nucleophilic attack of water on the cyclic bromonium ion.
Step 1 -
Step 2
- Step 3
Intermediate:
A cyclic bromonium ion
Overall Reaction
