Question

When alkenes are epoxidised with optically active peracids, optically active epoxides are formed. Under the same defined conditions, epoxidation of E‐but‐2‐ene by peroxycamphoric acid affords unequal yields of enantiomeric epoxides.However, a similar epoxidation of Z‐but‐2‐ene can only afford________ .

• A. Z‐epoxide
• B. Meso epoxide
• C. E‐epoxide
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B): Meso epoxide