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Propose an efficient synthesis for the following
Chapter 14, Problem 14.59(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Propose an efficient synthesis for the following transformation: OH OH + Enantiomer
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Propose an efficient synthesis for the following transformation: OH OH + Enantiomer
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
Synthesis:
Om plan hinges on transforming the starting material into the corresponding epoxide. We know we can make epoxides from alkene:, so we first perform a free-radical bromination and follow it with an elimination reaction (using NaOEt as base). This yields styrene.