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eDraw structures for the following:
a. 2-propyloxirane
b. cyclohexene oxide
c. 2,2,3,3-tetramethyloxirane
d. 2,3-epoxy-2-methylpentane
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Definition of epoxide-
An ether in which the oxygen is integrated into a three-membered ring is known as an epoxide.
Definition of peroxy acid-
A carboxylic acid containing an additional oxygen is known as a peroxyacid.
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Nomenclature of Epoxide-
An epoxide's common name is formed by adding "oxide" to the common name of the corresponding alkene; the oxygen represents the p bond of an alkene. Ethylene oxide is the most basic epoxide.
Therearetwowaystonameepoxides.
- The three-membered ring is referred to as "oxirane" in one, and oxygen is given the 1-position. Thus, in the 2-position of the oxirane ring, 2-ethyloxirane bears an ethyl substituent.
- In the other, an epoxide is referred to as an alkane, with the prefix "epoxy" indicating the carbons to which the oxygen is linked.
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