Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Pericyclic reactions
Identify the product formed when 2‐cholestene is treated with Br2:
A
5β, 6α‐dibromocholestane
B
2β, 3α‐dibromocholestane
C
5α, 6β‐dibromocholestane
D
5α, 6β‐dibromo 3β‐hydroxy cholestane
Answer
2β, 3α‐dibromocholestane
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): 2β, 3α‐dibromocholestane