Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Stereochemistry
In the following reaction
optically pure ester X formed product that did not exhibit optical rotation ([α]D=0) due to the formation of
(Note: Ts=para-toluenesulfonyl; Ac=acetyl)
A
cis-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane.
B
a racemic mixture of trans-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane.
C
cyclohexene.
D
cyclohexene oxide.
Answer
a racemic mixture of trans-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : a racemic mixture of trans-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane.