Conjugated hydrohalogenation involves the addition of a hydrogen halide (such as HCl or HBr) to a conjugated diene, resulting in the formation of a halogenated compound. This reaction exhibits regioselectivity, leading to two possible products: 1,2-addition and 1,4-addition, also known as Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov additions, respectively.
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The 1,2-addition occurs when the halogen attaches to the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 2 of the conjugated diene, forming a more stable carbocation intermediate due to the resonance stabilization of the resulting allylic carbocation. In contrast, 1,4-addition involves the halogen attaching to carbons 1 and 4, leading to a less stable carbocation intermediate.
Factors influencing the selectivity between 1,2 and 1,4-addition include the nature of the diene, the reactivity of the hydrogen halide, and the reaction conditions. Steric hindrance, temperature, and the presence of catalysts can also significantly impact the outcome of the reaction.
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