a. [1] CH;CH,0- [2] H20 b. [1] H-CEC- [2] H,0 Н

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Chapter6: The Periodic Table And Periodic Law
Section6.2: Classification Of The Elements
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Draw the product of each reaction, and indicate the stereochemistry at any stereogenic center.

a.
[1] CH;CH,0-
[2] H20
b.
[1] H-CEC-
[2] H,0
Н
Transcribed Image Text:a. [1] CH;CH,0- [2] H20 b. [1] H-CEC- [2] H,0 Н
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Introduction

Epoxides are ring compounds , where 2 carbon atoms are joined to an oxygen atom.

Epoxides can be formed by reaction of alkanes or alkenes with peroxy acids.

Ring opening of epoxides takes place when it undergoes  nucleophilic substitution reaction.

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