Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 366: Problem 8-35 c

Answer

The following conversion can be accomplished by adding $CH_3CO_3H$, then $H_2O$ and then rotating it.

Work Step by Step

The addition of $CH_3CO_3H$ makes an epoxide across the double bond. Then $H_2O$ will attack from the other side on the most substituted carbon. This will open the epoxide breaking the bond and forming O− on the other carbon. Then the H+ adds to the O− and makes OH. Since the epoxide blocks one side, the H2O attacks from the other side. So the addition is anti, but when it is rotated, it becomes a syn addition.
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