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Explain why the two arene oxides in a open in opposite
Chapter 11, Problem 35P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Explain why the two arene oxides in \(\text{Problem} \ 34\mathrm{a}\) open in opposite directions.
Equation Transcription:
Problem 34a
Text Transcription:
Problem 34a
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Explain why the two arene oxides in \(\text{Problem} \ 34\mathrm{a}\) open in opposite directions.
Equation Transcription:
Problem 34a
Text Transcription:
Problem 34a
ANSWER:Solution 35P
In this compound (-NO2 group) electron withdrawing group is attached to 1st position. To protonate the arene oxide and to open arene epoxide it is having two possibilities 3rd position and 4th position. If it is open at 4th position it forms carbocation at 4th position.