Question: Both borane and MCPBA react highly selectively with molecules, such as limonene, that contain double bonds in very different environments. Predict the products of reaction

Both borane and MCPBA react highly selectively with molecules, such as limonene, that contain double bonds in very different environments. Predict the products of reaction of limonene with

(a) One equivalent of BH3 in THF, followed by basic aqueous H2O2,

(b) One equivalent of MCPBA in CH2Cl2. Explain your answers.

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