Chapter 14.8, Problem 15ATS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation which of compound reacts more rapidly and the difference in rate between two reactions have to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Epoxides are obtained by the conversion of Alkene using Peroxy acids and Halohydrins

Epoxides from Peroxy acids:

The commonly used Peroxy acids are meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA) and Peroxyacetic acid. This process is stereospecific.

Specifically, the substituent are cis to each other in starting Alkene remains cis to each other in Epoxide, and the substituent are trans to each other in starting Alkene remains trans to each other in Epoxide.

Specifically, the substituent are cis to each other in starting Alkene remains cis to each other in Epoxide, and the substituent are trans to each other in starting Alkene remains trans to each other in Epoxide.