(Solved): Epoxides are examples of the ether functional group yet are much more reactive than typical ethers. ...

Epoxides are examples of the ether functional group yet are much more reactive than typical ethers. Why? a) The epoxide oxygen atom has a stronger \( \delta^{-} \)than ether oxygen atoms b) The dipole moment of an ether is stronger than other ethers c) The epoxide functional group is highly strained d) Epoxides are powerful nucleophiles YORK What would you predict about the product(s) of the following reaction? a) Only one product will be formed b) A racemic mixture will be formed c) Two different racemic mixtures will be formed (4 products) d) Impossible to predict