The addition of ${B r}_{2}$ to trans 2-butene produces:

(+) 2,3-dibromo butane

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(-) 2,3-dibromo butane

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racemic - 2,3-dibromo butane

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meso - 2,3-dibromo butane

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Solution

The correct option is B meso - 2,3-dibromo butane

Addition of $B r_{2}$ to alkene is an anti-addition reaction.

So, the addition of $B r_{2}$ to trans 2-butene will produce meso - 2,3-dibromobutane.

Option D is correct.

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