In Figure, suppose Br2 adds to the alkene from the bottom, rather than from the top as shown. Analyze the stereochemistry of the reaction in this case and explain which products areformed.

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Relative Rates of Reaction of Alkenes with Bromine Alkene Relative Rate Alkene Relative Rate Н CH3 Н.С C=C IX 105 Н Н Н С Н Н CH CH3 CH3 НС C=C IX 10? 2 x 10 Н Н Н.С CH3 CH3 Н 2 x 10 H3C н The reaction is the alkene plus Br, in mathanol as solvent.