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 c

Answer

1) $BH_3.THF$ and 2) $H_2O_2$, $OH^-$ were used to synthesize the compound.

Work Step by Step

Borane adds to the double bond in a single step. Boron adds to the less hindered, less substituted carbon, and hydrogen adds to the more substituted carbon. The boron atom is removed by oxidation, using aqueous sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide (HOOH or $H_2O_2$) to replace the boron atom with a hydroxyl ($-$OH)
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