Brominating the Allylic Position with NBS
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https://joechem.io/videos/190 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). https://joechem.io/videos/190 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we discuss why the Free Radical Halogenation reaction comes up short (and doesn't work) in terms of halogenating an allylic carbon. Instead, we talk about how to leverage NBS (N-bromo succinimide) in order to brominate the allylic position, opening up a world of possibilities. Related videos: https://joechem.io/videos/15 - Free Radical Halogenation - Part 1 - The Mechanism https://joechem.io/videos/61 - Halogenation of a Double Bond with Bromine and Chlorine