Multiple Choice
A reaction of an unknown alkene with MCPBA in dichloromethane followed by work-up with H2O/H+ yielded, as the major product, a racemic mixture of (2S,3S) and (2R,3R) -3-methylpentan-2,3-diol. What is the specific structure of the alkene used in the reaction?
A) (Z) -3-methylpent-2-ene
B) (E) -3-methylpent- 2-ene
C) 2-methylpent-2-ene
D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:
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