(a)
To determine: The conversion of
Interpretation: The conversion of the given reactions is to be stated.
Concept introduction: Oxymercuration-demercuration is one of the methods used to convert
According to Markovnikov’s rule, the positive part of acid gets attached to that carbon atom in
(b)
To determine: The conversion of
Interpretation: The conversion of the given reactions is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The general steps followed by Oxymercuration-demercuration reaction are stated below:
- Formation of mercurinium ion.
- Attack of water on mercurinium ion to give alcohol.
- Demercuration
(c)
To determine: The conversion of
Interpretation: The conversion of the given reactions is to be stated.
Concept introduction: Oxymercuration-demercuration is one of the methods used to convert alkenes into alcohols. This type of reaction follows Markovinokov’s rule.
According to Markovnikov’s rule, the positive part of acid gets attached to that carbon atom in
The general steps followed by Oxymercuration-demercuration reaction are stated below:
- Formation of mercurinium ion.
- Attack of water on mercurinium ion to give alcohol.
- Demercuration
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