the bromination of trans-stilbene produces a vicinal dihalide, 1,2-dibromide-1,2-diphenylethane. how do you know what a product's configuration (RR/SS, RS/SR, or pure RR or SS) is based on the mechanism of reaction?

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 the bromination of trans-stilbene produces a vicinal dihalide, 1,2-dibromide-1,2-diphenylethane. how do you know what a product's configuration (RR/SS, RS/SR, or pure RR or SS) is based on the mechanism of reaction?

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