In Chapter 9, we saw that meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA) is a peroxy acid commonly used to convert

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In Chapter 9, we saw that meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA) is a peroxy acid commonly used to convert alkenes into epoxides. Recall that peroxy acids have the following structure

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a) Draw the structure of MCPBA.

b) Provide a systematic name for the compound formed by replacing the chlorine atom in MCPBA with a methyl group.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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