Chapter 12, Problem 12.47P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism and the product(s) for the given reaction are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

An epoxide can be produced from an alkene using a peroxyacid $\left({\text{RCO}}_{\text{3}}\text{H}\right)$, also called a peracid. Treatment of an alkene with a peroxyacid (or peracid) produces an epoxide. The reagent MCPBA, a peroxyacid, can form an epoxide in a one-step reaction with an alkene. Rearrangements and rotations about C=C bond are not permitted during the course of the reaction. The stereochemistry that describes the C=C bond remains the same in the product.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The mechanism and the product(s) for the given reaction are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

An epoxide can be produced from an alkene using a peroxyacid $\left({\text{RCO}}_{\text{3}}\text{H}\right)$, also called a peracid. Treatment of an alkene with a peroxyacid (or peracid) produces an epoxide. The reagent MCPBA, a peroxyacid, can form an epoxide in a one-step reaction with an alkene. Rearrangements and rotations about C=C bond are not permitted during the course of the reaction. The stereochemistry that describes the C=C bond remains the same in the product.