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The compound either A or B reacts with base to form an epoxide (C). The reaction is shown below: OH HOT Br 2-bromocyclohexano

Why isn't Br replaced by OH-?
Please explain in detail.

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-OH Br &H is a strong base and kine strong base and kinetically it is mor vourable to form tho than displacing or substitutin

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