Syn stereochemistry

Definition

Syn stereochemistry in the context of hydration of alkenes involves the addition of two substituents to the same side of a double bond during a chemical reaction. It is a crucial concept in understanding how molecules are transformed in organic synthesis, especially in hydroboration reactions where the outcome significantly affects molecular shape and function.

Related terms

Hydroboration: A chemical reaction that involves adding boron and hydrogen across a double bond in alkenes to give organoboranes as intermediates.

Alkenes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond, acting as reactive sites for various addition reactions.

Stereoselectivity: The preference for the formation of one stereoisomer over another when several are possible, often critical in determining the outcome of chemical reactions