In the following reaction optically pure ester X formed product that did not exhibit optical rotation ([α]D=0) due to the formation of (Note: Ts=para-toluenesulfonyl; Ac=acetyl)
a racemic mixture of trans-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane.
cyclohexene.
cyclohexene oxide.
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Solution and Explanation
In this reaction, ester X undergoes a nucleophilic substitution with acetohydroxylation,
followed by rearrangement. The formation of a racemic mixture of
trans-1,2-diacetoxycyclohexane occurs due to the generation of two stereoisomers
(enantiomers) during the reaction. These enantiomers exhibit no optical rotation due to the
racemic nature of the mixture.
