The chemistry of 1,2-diols is well documented in 8 literature . Thus 1,2-diols are reported' to undergo ... The formation of the rearranged ketone can be ... The formation of the carbonates and hydroxy ... The epoxide formation is presumably by the attack ... The unsymmetrical diol, lk, gave two rearranged ... TABLE Yields of the products obtained from the reaction ... PMR spectrum (CDC13) 6 : 5.4 (s, 2H), 3.9-4.3 ... Mass Spectrum m/e (rel. int.): 159 (M'),