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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

In which reaction, Diborane, (BH3)2 reacts with alkene followed by reaction with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and a base to give alcohol?

Options:

Hydroboration reaction

Hydroboration-oxidation reaction

Hydroboration- reduction reaction

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Hydroboration-oxidation reaction

Explanation:

Diborane (BH3)2 reacts with alkenes to give trialkyl boranes as addition product. This is oxidized to alcohol by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH).