(a)
Interpretation:
The alkene and the method by which formation of given alcohol take place is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Oxymercuration-reduction is one of the methods used to convert
Hydroboration reaction is a two-step reaction, which involves conversion of alkene into alcohol. This type of reaction follows anti-Markovnikov’s rule.
(b)
Interpretation:
The alkene and the method by which formation of given alcohol take place is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Oxymercuration-reduction is one of the methods used to convert alkenes into alcohols. This type of reaction follows Markovnikov’s rule.
Hydroboration reaction is a two-step reaction, which involves conversion of alkene into alcohol. This type of reaction follows anti-Markovnikov’s rule.
(c)
Interpretation:
The alkene and the method by which formation of given alcohol take place is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Oxymercuration-reduction is one of the methods used to convert alkenes into alcohols. This type of reaction follows Markovnikov’s rule.
Hydroboration reaction is a two-step reaction, which involves conversion of alkene into alcohol. This type of reaction follows anti-Markovnikov’s rule.
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