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2-Methylbut-1-ene reacts with mercuric acetate in presence of water to form a product, which on reduction with NaBH4 yields
ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
  • B 2-Methylbutan-1-ol
  • C 3-Methylbutan-2-ol
  • D none of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
This is an example of oxymercuration-demercuration and gives alcohol corresponding to Markovnikov's addition of water to carbon-carbon double bond.


 

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