Chemistry · Organic Chemistry
Consider the following statements regarding the hydroboration-oxidation of alkenes: Statement [A]: Terminal alkenes give primary alkylboranes, which on oxidation with alkaline H2O2 produce primary alcohols. Statement [B]: The overall hydration of the alkene by this mechanism occurs via cis-addition.
- 1Both Statements [A] and [B] are true.✓
- 2Both Statements [A] and [B] are false.
- 3Statement [A] is true but Statement [B] is false.
- 4Statement [A] is false but Statement [B] is true.
Correct answer
Both Statements [A] and [B] are true.
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