Question

What is epoxidation?

(a) Addition of nitrogen atom across a C=C

(b) Addition of sulphur atom across a C=C

(c) Addition of oxygen atom across a C=C

(d) Addition of oxygen atom across a C-C

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Addition of oxygen atom across a C=C

Easiest explanation: Epoxidation is the addition of oxygen across a C=C to give

The oxygen transfer agent can be peracids such as peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, or chlorohydrin followed by HCl removal.