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Which is the best reagent for carrying out the following conversion? - Chemistry

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Question

Which is the best reagent for carrying out the following conversion?

Options

  • \[\ce{LiAlH4}\]

  • Conc. \[\ce{H2SO4, H2O}\]

  • \[\ce{H2/Pd}\]

  • \[\ce{B2H6, H2O2-NaOH}\]

MCQ

Solution

\[\ce{B2H6, H2O2-NaOH}\]

Explanation:

This reaction is known as hydroboration-oxidation. Hydroboration-oxidation converts an alkene into alcohol with anti-Markovnikov regioselectivity, adding the hydroxyl group to the less substituted carbon atom.

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Exercises | Q 1.02 | Page 252
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