Hydrocarbons Question 253

Question: In the hydroboration - oxidation reaction of propene with diborane, $ H_2O_2 $ and $ NaOH, $ the organic compound formed is:

Options:

A) $ CH_3CH_2OH $

B) $ CH_3CHOHCH_3 $

C) $ CH_3CH_2CH_2OH $

D) $ {{(CH_3)}_3}COH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ CH_3CH=CH_2\xrightarrow[H_2O_2,NaOH]{B_2H_6}CH_3CH_2CH_2OH $