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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What is the product of the given reaction?

Options:

1-Pentanol

2-Pentanol

Pentene

1,2-Pentanediol

Correct Answer:

1-Pentanol

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 1-Pentanol

The given reaction is the hydroboration-oxidation reaction and occurs as follows:

Mechanism