The chlorohydrins trans - 2 chlorocyclohexanol reacts rapidly in base to form an epoxide. The cis steroisomer,

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