7. Substitution Reactions
Substitution Comparison
54PRACTICE PROBLEM
A stereospecific reaction of 2-(tosyloxy)cyclopentyl propionate and propionate produces a product dependent on the substrate's stereoisomer. The substrate has four stereoisomers — two are cis and the other are trans— due to two asymmetric centers. When both trans reactants undergo the reaction, they produce the same product. Why?
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A stereospecific reaction of 2-(tosyloxy)cyclopentyl propionate and propionate produces a product dependent on the substrate's stereoisomer. The substrate has four stereoisomers — two are cis and the other are trans— due to two asymmetric centers. When both trans reactants undergo the reaction, they produce the same product. Why?