The chlorohydrin trans-2-chlorocyclohexanol reacts rapidly in base to form an epoxide. The cis stereoisomer, however, is relatively

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The chlorohydrin trans-2-chlorocyclohexanol reacts rapidly in base to form an epoxide. The cis stereoisomer, however, is relatively unreactive and does not give an epoxide. Explain why the two stereoisomers behave so differently.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

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Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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