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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Which of the following is a method for preparing epoxides from alkenes?
Options
A Reaction with peroxyacid (e.g., mCPBA)
Correct Answer
B Reaction with KMnO4 (cold)
C Reaction with OsO4
D Reaction with H2O/H+
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Peroxyacids (e.g., mCPBA, peroxyacetic acid) add an oxygen atom to an alkene to form an epoxide via a concerted mechanism.

Hint

Oxygen transfer reagent.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 435 of 1999
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