Hello

The problem: Suggest reagents for the following transformations. Remember that protic solvents are present to protonate the alkoxide ions that are formed in teh nucleophilic attack on the oxirane. 

I don't understand how the mechanism works. The final product is attacked at the least hindered carbon indicating it is in basic conditions, but the reagent given is an electrophile. I don't understand how it would attack the starting material. 

 

Thank you in advance.

Edited January 20, 20187 yr by nancy9494

Which bit are you claiming is the electrophile?

The amine is the electrophile and so it the starting material right? I just don't understand how the amine can attack the starting material. 

Maybe think about the amine a bit more. Does it have any lone pairs?

ugh rookie mistake

thanks so much!