ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN
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Chapter 13, Problem 53ASP
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Interpretation: The major product of the following reaction needs to be determined.

  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-WILEYPLUS NEXTGEN, Chapter 13, Problem 53ASP

Concept introduction: The nucleophilic attack on epoxide takes place at a more substituted position due to a more partial positive character. The reaction follows the SN2 mechanism. The product formed has an inversion of configuration.

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