Question

1 – propanol can be prepared from propene by

• A. HOH/H^⊕
• B. Hg(OAC)₂/HOH and NaBH₄
• C. BH₃ and H₂O₂/OH^-
• D. all the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

BH₃ and H₂O₂/OH^-

For the formation of 1- propanol addition should take place by antimarkonikov’s rule, hydroboration – oxidation gives antimarkonikov’s product.