Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18.5, Problem 11P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The observation that reaction of cis-2-butene with m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid yields an epoxide different from that obtained by reaction of the trans isomer is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
The formation of
To explain:
The observation that reaction of cis-2-butene with m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid yields an epoxide different from that obtained by reaction of the trans isomer.
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Organic Chemistry
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