10. Addition Reactions
Epoxidation
10. Addition Reactions Epoxidation
9PRACTICE PROBLEM
Despite the fact that the reaction is stereospecific, the formation of an epoxide will lead to a mixture of enantiomers while producing the chiral molecule.
How can a reaction be stereospecific and still yield two enantiomers?
Despite the fact that the reaction is stereospecific, the formation of an epoxide will lead to a mixture of enantiomers while producing the chiral molecule.
How can a reaction be stereospecific and still yield two enantiomers?