For the third step of the first reaction why is there a ch2-ch3 group connected to the epoxide, shouldn't there just be a ch3 group connected to it?

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For the third step of the first reaction why is there a ch2-ch3 group connected to the epoxide, shouldn't there just be a ch3 group connected to it? 

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