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Regioselectivity of acid-catalyzed ring-opening of epoxides
Not to be confused with what is the mechanism of acid-catalyzed ring opening of epoxides.
What is the correct order of regioselectivity of acid-catalyzed ring-opening of epoxides: $3^\circ$ > $2^\...
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Elimination from Vinylic Halides
Vinylic halides do not show nucleophilic substitution at all, because of their stability due to resonance. But elimination to form alkynes is possible. No nucleophile at all can displace the halide ...
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