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Choose the correct option(s) about the following reaction sequence:

A
Two enantiomeric products are formed in the 1st step
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Two enantiomeric products are formed in the 2nd step
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One meso product is formed in the 1st step.
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One meso product is formed in the 2nd step
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Solution

The correct options are
A Two enantiomeric products are formed in the 1st step
D One meso product is formed in the 2nd step
The first step is epoxidation which gives a pair of enantiomers.


Upon acidic hydrolysis, both the products from 1st step result in a single meso alcohol.


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