Reaction problem Organic Chemistry

Question

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1426750815672:dw| with Zn(Hg)/HCl->X with peroxyacid->Y

I can figure out X, its just becomes a cyclic alkane. I'm just not sure how to get Y. Thanks

anonymous · Answer

I know that peroxyacid react with alkenes to form epoxides or such... but after clemnson's it doesn't have a double bond anywhere.

somy · Answer

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academicgurusinc · Answer

There is a possibility that the methyl groups may get oxidized into COOH. I hope that helps. If you found this helpful, I encourage you to subscribe to our youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiI7SmkU4_vhdSzKBWsifg), to stay current with all of our new videos. Regards, Academic Gurus Inc. Twitter (Academic_Gurus) Facebook (AcademicGurusInc) Youtube (Academic Gurus Inc)

aaronq · Answer

weird, are you sure the steps are not reversed?

using the peroxyacid first then the clemmensen?