Explain why the two stereoisomers behave so differently


The compound trans-2-chlorocyclohexanol reacts rapidly with NaOH to form an epoxide. The cis stereoisomer is relatively unreactive, and does not form an epoxide. Explain why the two stereoisomers behave so differently; refer to the reaction mechanism in your explanation.

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