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Question

Accepted Answer

The benzoic position could stabilize the transition state by resonance.

Answer

The epoxide ring opening always favors the less substituted carbon regardless of conditions.

Answer

The oxygen in the epoxide ring is more electronegative due to the disubstituted carbon.

Answer

The phenyl substituent could react with the epoxide.