Asked by Chloe Yarbrough on Sep 28, 2024
Through what mechanism can a 1,2-halohydrin be converted into an epoxide?
A) SN1
B) SN2
C) E2
D) electrophilic addition
E) polymerization
1,2-Halohydrin
A compound containing a halogen and a hydroxyl group on adjacent carbon atoms, typically formed by the halogen addition to alkenes.
Epoxide
An organic compound containing an oxygen atom connected to two adjacent carbon atoms in a cyclic ether structure.
Electrophilic Addition
A type of chemical reaction where an electrophile forms a bond with a nucleophile by adding to a double or triple bond.
- Gain insight into the process underlying standard organic reactions.
- Recognize and differentiate between various types of organic reaction mechanisms.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the process underlying standard organic reactions.
- Recognize and differentiate between various types of organic reaction mechanisms.
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