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Glycol formation

What is the mechanism of reaction between alkene and hypochlorous acid to form glycol in presence of sodium hydrogen carbonate.?
Original post by Pittitani
What is the mechanism of reaction between alkene and hypochlorous acid to form glycol in presence of sodium hydrogen carbonate.?


Electrophilic addition
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Original post by charco
Electrophilic addition

Yes sir but what is the mechanism behind chlorohydrin form glycol in the presence of aqueous sodium hydrogen carbonate

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