CH2OHCH2OH is a
general example of a polyhydroxyl alcohol. A polyhydroxyl alchol is one in which
there are two hydroxyl groups present in the substance. The –OH group attached
to both the carbon atoms.
An exothermic process is one that gives off heat.
Explanation:
This heat is transferred to the surroundings. An endothermic process is one in which heat has to be supplied to the system from the surroundings.
Alkenes on reaction with meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (MCPBA ) produces epoxides. When styrene is reacted with mCPBA it gives 2-phenyloxirane as shown below,