The reaction of allyl alcohol with $MCPBA$ ($meta$-chloroperbenzoic acid) is shown below:
Allyl alcohol $\xrightarrow{MCPBA}$ Product
What is the stereochemistry of the product of the above reaction?

  • A
    Meso
  • B
    Racemic
  • C
    Diastereomers
  • D
    Optically inactive due to absence of chiral center

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