Which of the structures shown below is not a possible starting material for this reaction sequence?

E) Any of these choices is an appropriate starting material for the transformation shown.

Question

Which of the structures shown below is not a possible starting material for this reaction sequence?

E) Any of these choices is an appropriate starting material for the transformation shown.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction sequence involves the conversion of a cyclohexene into a diol through epoxidation and subsequent ring opening with mCPBA and H3O+. Therefore, the starting material needs to be a cyclohexene with an accessible double bond. Choice D is the only one that does not contain a cyclohexene with an accessible double bond.

Which of the Structures Shown Below Is Not a Possible