For the following reaction.    -show the mechanism that leads to the major product -if the reaction is done under alkaline conditions a different product is formed (after the product is protonated after reaction). Draw the product and explain why the reaction condition gives this result.

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  1. For the following reaction.  

    1.  -show the mechanism that leads to the major product

    2. -if the reaction is done under alkaline conditions a different product is formed

      1. (after the product is protonated after reaction). Draw the product and explain why the reaction condition gives this result.

Сизон
сH3
+ CH₂-CH H
суню Ог
Transcribed Image Text:Сизон сH3 + CH₂-CH H суню Ог
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Epoxides are highly strained molecules easily opened by even weak nucleophile. The opening of epoxide is depends upon the reaction condition i.e. either we carried out reaction in acidic or basic medium.  

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