10. Addition Reactions
Epoxidation
8PRACTICE PROBLEM
Even though the epoxidation reaction is stereospecific, the formation of an epoxide will lead to a mixture of enantiomers while producing a chiral compound.
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Why does the reaction form a racemic mixture of products?
Even though the epoxidation reaction is stereospecific, the formation of an epoxide will lead to a mixture of enantiomers while producing a chiral compound.
Why does the reaction form a racemic mixture of products?