Question

Given that the nucleophilic ring opening of the epoxide follows the SN2 pathway, draw the major organic products for these structures. Note that the water will provide the proton for the proton transfer to leave the major organic product neutral. If the major product is racemic, include both enantiomers.

Cher: Draw skeletal structures If racemic, draw both enantiomers! MOP A etlznol-water Water will provide the proton for the PT. CH3 NaOH МОР В ethanol-waler

Answer 1

both the enantiomers will form н он он NaOCH-CH etlzmol-water MOP A OCH2CH3+ Water will provide the proton for the PT CH3 H OH NaOH МОРЕ он CH2 only single product will form opening of epoxide takes plaace from less bulky side in basic solution first epoxide is symmetrical so both sides opening takes place second epoxide is unsymmetrical so opening takes from less bulky side. so single product will form