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In the given reaction, predict the product X & Y.
In the given reaction, predict the product X & Y.
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Solution
The correct option is A
In both cases, a molecule of methanol is added to epoxide ring which results in an opening of ring. When sodium methoxide/methanol is used i.e. basic medium, cleavage occurs from less hindered site resulting in more substituted alcohol. When sulfuric acid/methanol is used i.e acidic medium cleavage occurs from more hindered siteresulting in less substituted alcohol. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
In both cases, a molecule of methanol is added to epoxide ring which results in an opening of ring. When sodium methoxide/methanol is used i.e. basic medium, cleavage occurs from less hindered site resulting in more substituted alcohol. When sulfuric acid/methanol is used i.e acidic medium cleavage occurs from more hindered siteresulting in less substituted alcohol. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
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