Epoxidation of alkenes is a stereo specific syn addition. Which stereoisomer of 2-butene reacts with Peroxyacetic acid

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Epoxidation of alkenes is a stereo specific syn addition. Which stereoisomer of 2-butene reacts with Peroxyacetic acid to give meso-2, 3-epoxybutane? Which one gives a racemic mixture of (2R, 3 R) - and (2S, 3S)-2, 3-epoxybutane?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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