Question
Question: Complete the reaction--1,2-dimethylcyclohexan-1-ol and (1S,2S)-1-methylcyclohexane-1,2-diol as major products. Let’s see the reaction,
Hence, option (A) is correct.
This is not the correct structure of compound B. Hence, the option (B) is incorrect.
The compound B contains the chiral carbon in second position. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.
The compound C contains more than one chiral center. Therefore, it is not a correct structure of compound C.
Hence, the option (D) is correct.
Note:
Here, the cyclohexene is reacted in the presence of m-CPBA and there is a formation of two major products. And that both products have more one chiral centers. And this reaction is considered an oxidation reaction. Hence, the cyclohexane compound is converted into cyclohexanol. The m-CPBA is generally used as an oxidizing agent for organic synthesis.