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Chapter 15: Q12. (page 570)

Question: Show all steps and reagents needed to convert cyclohexane into each compound: (a) the two enantiomers of trans-1,2-dibromocyclohexane; and (b) 1,2-epoxycyclohexane.

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(a)

(b)

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01

Monobromination of alkane

This reaction involves the replacement of hydrogen by a Br atom. It occurs in the presence of sunlight or heat.

02

Formation of products

(a)

The reaction is shown below.

Product formation in (a)

(b)

The reaction is shown below.

Product formation in (b)

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