Question: 5. (4 points) When cyclohexane is reacted with bromine in carbon tetrachloride, which product(s) are produced? III. A mixture of I and II 6. (4

 5. (4 points) When cyclohexane is reacted with bromine in carbon
tetrachloride, which product(s) are produced? III. A mixture of I and II

5. (4 points) When cyclohexane is reacted with bromine in carbon tetrachloride, which product(s) are produced? III. A mixture of I and II 6. (4 points) What is an explanation for your choice to the reaction in the previous question? a. The two bromines add simultaneously to the same side of the molecule (syn addition) b. A cyclic bromonium ion is formed which then undergoes SN2 attack to give only the trans product. c. A carbocation intermediate is formed which undergoes attack equally from either side so both isomers are formed

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