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what happens when i add MCPBA reagent to an alkene?

Ashwin. S. Sudarshan , 9 Years ago
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Avinash

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mCPBA forms epoxides when added to alkenes

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Gavvala Ganesh

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

 mCPBA (m-chloroperoxybenzoic acid) is a useful reagent for the ... That is, a cis alkene will give the cis-epoxide, and a trans alkene will give a trans epoxide. ... The reaction itself happens through a “concerted” transition state. ... [Note: when the pros do this reaction, they often add a mild base like sodium ...

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