What’s the exact issue with performing an epoxide ring opening under acidic conditions AND reflux conditions?

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What’s the exact issue with performing an epoxide ring opening under acidic conditions AND reflux conditions? Also, what additional or side products would be produced in this type of reaction, instead of an alcohol? 

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