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 366: Problem 8-34 b

Answer

The major product formed is shown in the picture.

Work Step by Step

The addition of peroxyacetic acid in water adds first an OH and then a water molecule attacks from the other side giving a anti addition of OH across the double bond. The product formed is shown in the picture. Moreover, since this reaction starts with achiral reagent, the chiral product is racemic.
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