A 1o, symmetrical epoxide undergoes a ring-opening addition reaction when treated with ammonia (NH3). Mechanistically, what is the first step? Assume base/neutral conditions. Question 9Answer A. The C-C bond of the epoxide ring breaks. B. NH3 nucleophilically attacks the epoxide carbon, breaking the C-O bond. C. NH3 attaches to the epoxide oxygen. D. The epoxide oxygen is protonated by NH3 .

A 1o, symmetrical epoxide undergoes a ring-opening addition reaction when treated with ammonia (NH3). Mechanistically, what is the first step? Assume base/neutral conditions. Question 9Answer A. The C-C bond of the epoxide ring breaks. B. NH3 nucleophilically attacks the epoxide carbon, breaking the C-O bond. C. NH3 attaches to the epoxide oxygen. D. The epoxide oxygen is protonated by NH3 .

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Chapter8: Haloalkanes, Halogenation, And Radical Reactions

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