Consider the following two compounds. When treated with NaOH, one of these compounds forms an epoxide quite

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Consider the following two compounds. When treated with NaOH, one of these compounds forms an epoxide quite rapidly, while the other forms an epoxide very slowly. Identify which compound reacts more rapidly and explain the difference in rate between the two reactions. 

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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