Anti-Markovnikov Hydrohalogenation

The video explains the anti-Markovnikov hydrohalogenation reaction, highlighting its regiospecificity, which results in the halogen adding to the less substituted carbon in the presence of peroxides. The mechanism involves a free radical process initiated by peroxides, leading to the formation of hydroxyl and bromine radicals. The bromine radical adds to the pi bond, forming a more stable alkyl radical intermediate, resulting in the anti-Markovnikov product. The video contrasts this with the Markovnikov mechanism, emphasizing the role of radical stability in determining the reaction outcome.

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