. Alkene epoxidation with peroxyacids proceeds via nucleophilic attack of the alkene on an oxygen atom
of the peroxyacid (see mechanism on p. 519 of 6th ed. text). Hence, electron rich alkenes will react
faster than electron poor alkenes in an epoxidation reaction. Based on this information, predict the
product formed when the diene below reacts with one equivalent of m-CPBA.

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. Alkene epoxidation with peroxyacids proceeds via nucleophilic attack of the alkene on an oxygen atom
of the peroxyacid (see mechanism on p. 519 of 6th ed. text). Hence, electron rich alkenes will react
faster than electron poor alkenes in an epoxidation reaction. Based on this information, predict the
product formed when the diene below reacts with one equivalent of m-CPBA.

caozeyuan · Answer

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photon336 · Answer

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Like, I feel that if you put in 2 equivalents of mCPBA then probably both double bonds would react. 

I'm a bit lazy but I didn't draw the whole molecule. 

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