When the bicyclic alkene I, a trans-decalin derivative, reacts with a peroxy acid, II is the major

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When the bicyclic alkene I, a trans-decalin derivative, reacts with a peroxy acid, II is the major product. What factor favors the formation of II in preference to III? (You may find it helpful to build a handheld molecular model.)

MCPBA II (major) III (minor) I +

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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