Choose the correct option(s) about the following reaction sequence:
A
Two enantiomeric products are formed in the 1st step
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B
Two enantiomeric products are formed in the 2nd step
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C
One meso product is formed in the 1st step.
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D
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.