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10. Addition Reactions / Epoxidation / Problem 3

Epoxides can be synthesized from alkenes using the reagents below. Draw a mechanism for the sequence of reactions below.

A

Mechanism illustrating the steps of epoxidation with arrows indicating electron movement.

B

Detailed mechanism of epoxidation reaction with electron flow and intermediate structures.

C

Stepwise mechanism of epoxidation showing electron movement and product formation.

D

Final mechanism of epoxidation with detailed electron flow and product structure.

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