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Explain why the two arene oxides in a open in opposite

Chapter 11, Problem 35P

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Explain why the two arene oxides in \(\text{Problem} \ 34\mathrm{a}\) open in opposite directions.

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Problem 34a

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Problem 34a

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QUESTION:

Explain why the two arene oxides in \(\text{Problem} \ 34\mathrm{a}\) open in opposite directions.

Equation Transcription:

Problem 34a

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Problem 34a

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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.

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