If (E)-2-pentene is treated with meta-chloroperbenzoic acid what is the final product?

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Treatment of (E)-2-pentene with meta-chloroperbenzoic acid results in epoxidation of the double bond, leading to the formation of an epoxide. In this case, only one regioisomer is possible, as the reaction occurs through syn addition. The resulting epoxide is shown in option B. Option A shows a diol, which is not formed in this reaction, and option C shows a ketone, which is also not formed. Option D, which suggests all of the above, is incorrect as only one product is formed in this reaction. Therefore, the best choice is option B.

If (E)-2-Pentene Is Treated with Meta-Chloroperbenzoic Acid What Is the Final