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Preparation of Alkanes

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Does addition of halogens to alkenes always form vicinal dihalides?

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Dear Student, Yes ! addition of halogens to alkenes always form vicinal dihalides. Hallogens can act as electrophiles due to polarizability of their covalent bond. Addition of halogens is stereospecific and produces vicinial dihalides with anti addition. Regards

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