Treatment of cholesterol with MCPBA results in formation of a single epoxide A, with the stereochemistry drawn. Why isn't the isomeric epoxide B formed to any extent? H HO Но A HI

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Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers
Section5.8: Racemic Mixtures And The Resolution Of Enantiomers
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Treatment of cholesterol with MCPBA results in formation of a single epoxide A, with the
stereochemistry drawn. Why isn't the isomeric epoxide B formed to any extent?
H
HO
Но
A
HI
Transcribed Image Text:Treatment of cholesterol with MCPBA results in formation of a single epoxide A, with the stereochemistry drawn. Why isn't the isomeric epoxide B formed to any extent? H HO Но A HI
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