Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 359: Problem 8-27 b

Answer

The predicted product is shown in the picture below.

Work Step by Step

There is a double bond. The reagent adds the electron-rich pi bond of an alkene to form a cyclopropane. The stereochemistry is retained in the major product, there might be a formation of the minor product as well because the big OH crowds the top surface.
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