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.
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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?