2.4. Draw the structures of the product(s) described for each reaction. Specify all aspects of the stereochemistry.

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2.4. Draw the structures of the product(s) described for each reaction. Specify all
aspects of the stereochemistry.
a. stereospecific anti addition of bromine to cis- and trans-cinnamic acid.
b. methanolysis of S-3-bromooctane with 6% racemization.
c. stereospecific syn thermal elimination of acetic acid from 1R,2S-
diphenylpropyl acetate
d. stereoselective epoxidation of bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene proceeding 94% from
the exo face.
Transcribed Image Text:2.4. Draw the structures of the product(s) described for each reaction. Specify all aspects of the stereochemistry. a. stereospecific anti addition of bromine to cis- and trans-cinnamic acid. b. methanolysis of S-3-bromooctane with 6% racemization. c. stereospecific syn thermal elimination of acetic acid from 1R,2S- diphenylpropyl acetate d. stereoselective epoxidation of bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene proceeding 94% from the exo face.
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