Starting with (2R,3R)-2-Chloro-3,4-Dimethylpentane, A) Draw the Expected Major Product for Each

question 68

Essay

Starting with (2R,3R)-2-chloro-3,4-dimethylpentane, a) draw the expected major product for each step, including regiochemical and stereochemical details when needed. In addition, b) briefly explain the mechanistic rationale for each reaction.
i. t-BuOK/t-BuOH, heat
ii. MCPBA/CH₂Cl₂
iii. H₃O⁺

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