Br OH NaOH Ph

Chemistry: Matter and Change
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Chapter21: Hydrocarbons
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Each of these reactions produces ONE MAJOR PRODUCT. In each case, draw this product in the box provided, including appropriate stereochemistry when applicable. For multi-step reactions, just give the FINAL product, no intermediates.

Br
OH
NaOH
D
Ph
Transcribed Image Text:Br OH NaOH D Ph
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When a substrate containing acidic hydrogen is treated with strong base, it is deprotonated forming corresponding salt. In the given reaction, NaOH will deprotonate -OH group and convert it into alkoxide ion which will then execute an intramolecular SN2 reaction, generating epoxide

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