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Question

In a multi-step synthesis of epoxy resin, how does the protonation of intermediates affect each step?

Accepted Answer

It accelerates the reaction by making intermediates more reactive to nucleophilic attack

Answer

It has no effect on the reactivity of intermediates

Answer

It prevents the formation of side products in each step

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It stabilizes each intermediate, slowing down the reaction