(a)
Interpretation:
Diastereomeric
Concept introduction:
A three atom ring of cyclic ether is known as epoxide. An epoxide is formed when an unsaturated (double bond) compound is treated with oxidizing agents such as
To draw: the diastereomeric species when cholesterol undergoes epoxidation.
(b)
Interpretation:
Diastereomeric epoxides formed from cholesterol when treated with
Concept introduction:
The epoxidation reaction is influenced by the groups present above and below the ring. If any substituent is present above the ring the epoxide cannot be formed above the ring due to steric hindrance and vice-versa.
To draw: the one diastereomeric species formed when cholesterol undergoes epoxidation.
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