Chapter 11, Problem 60P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the epioxidation of $\left(Z\right)-$ 2-butene by DMDO is to be shown and the by-product of the reaction is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Epoxidation is a process in which an alkene reacts with a peroxide or peracid to form epoxides.

Epoxides are also known as cyclic ether, which are more reactive than usual ethers because of the strain applied by the chain of three atom, that is, $\text{C}-\text{O}-\text{C}$.