Re: tojc: learning group chpt. 11
partaina@plu.edu
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 11:25:48 -0800 (PST)
Allister,
I think that the resonance property of the benzene precludes the formation
of the epoxide at one of those carbons. On the other hand, the alkene of
the cyclopentane is not a resonance structure and their is a true double
bond present, just what the peroxyacid needs to attack and form an
epoxide. Oh yeah, good "prov" (as opposed to luck) on the final.
Neil
On Fri, 13 Dec 1996, Allister Stone wrote:
> Does any one know why the epoxide is formed on the cyclopentene rather
> than on the phenyl group when froming the epoxide, when both are present
> in the same rxn?
> allister
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