Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 387: 8-49 a

Answer

$Hg (OAc)_2$, $H_2O$ can be used to synthesize the compound.

Work Step by Step

Step 1: Electrophilic attack forms a mercurinium ion. Step 2: Water opens the ring to give an organomercurial alcohol. Demercuration replaces the mercuric fragment with hydrogen to give the alcohol.
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