Question

What is the expected major product from the reaction of (5R,6R)-5,6-epoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2-octanol with sodium methoxide and methanol?

Select one:

a. (5R,6R)-5-methoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2,6-octanediol

b. (5S,6R)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2-octanol

c. (5R,6S)-6-methoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2,5-octanediol

d. (5R,6S)-6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2-octanol

e. (5S,6R)-5-methoxy-5-ethyl-8-phenyl-2,6-octanediol

Answer 1