1. a. The unsymmetrical epoxide A can be opened regioselectively to give compound B or C, Figure 1. OMe ОН Me ОН Me Me с
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1. a. The unsymmetrical epoxide A can be opened regioselectively to give compound B or C, Figure 1. OMe ОН Me ОН Me Me с A B Figure 1 (1) Identify reaction conditions required to generate compound B and compound C. (ii) Explain how compound B and Care formed under the identified conditions. Include a mechanism for each reaction in your answer. [3 marks] [10 marks]