Q. Hydroboration oxidation of 4-methyl octene would give
A) 4-methyl octanol
B) 2-methyl decane
C) 4-methyl heptanol
D) 4-methyl-2-actanone
Explanation
(a)
Terminal alkenes react rapidly with diborane to form primary trialkyl boranes which on oxidation gives primary alcohols.
[image:11_image249.emf] (In general hydroboration oxidation involve the addition of water according to anti-Markownikoff’s rule).
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