Which reaction product (A or B) is more likely to form in the epoxide ring opening reaction? Consider resonance structures.

Reaction product A is more likely to form in the epoxide ring-opening reaction

Explanation:

The diagram for the reaction can be seen in the image attached below.

An epoxide is any class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are usually prepared by selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins(any class of organic compound having a hydroxyl functional group and a halogen on neighboring carbon atom ) which are used in making plastic.

a rain shadow is a dry region of land on the side that is protected against the prevailing winds of a mountain range. the prevailing winds are the winds that occur most of the time in a particular place of the earth

prevailing winds carry air toward the mountain range. as the air rises up over a mountain range, the air cools, water vapor condenses, and clouds form. on this side of the mountains, called the windward side, precipitation falls in the form of  rain  or snow. this dry air produces a  rain shadow.