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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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What is the name of the reaction that adds BH3 (borane) to an alkene, followed by H2O2/NaOH to give an alcohol?
Options
A Hydration
B Hydroboration-oxidation
Correct Answer
C Hydrogenation
D Halogenation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydroboration-oxidation is a two-step sequence: addition of BH3 (syn addition, anti-Markovnikov) followed by oxidation with H2O2/NaOH to yield an alcohol with OH on the less substituted carbon.

Hint

Anti-Markovnikov addition of water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 147 of 1999
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