This lesson carefully examines epoxide ring opening using acids. Acid-catalyzed epoxide openings can be confusing as the site of nucleophile attack can change depending on the epoxide structure. Our lesson today will clear up any confusion on this and outline when SN2 or SN1 type behavior is observed during the epoxide opening.
Base-Catalyzed Epoxide Opening:
• Base Catalyzed Epoxide...
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