Alkene Addition Reaction

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Correct Answer: C

Bromination is always anti-stereospecific. If two bromines are added in an anti-fashion across E-2-butene, the result is a meso, achiral compound. In contrast, if two bromines are added in an anti-fashion across Z-2-butene (B), the result is a mixture of two enantiomers!

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