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The hydroboration-oxidation reaction can be characterized as the to an alkene.
Options
A anti-Markovnikov syn addition of water
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B anti-Markovnikov anti addition of water
C Markovnikov syn addition of water
D Markovnikov anti addition of water
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydroboration-oxidation is characterized as anti-Markovnikov syn addition of water across the double bond. The OH adds to the less substituted carbon (anti-Markovnikov), and both H and OH add from the same face (syn addition).

Hint

What is the regiochemistry and stereochemistry of hydroboration-oxidation?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1197 of 1999
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