wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question


Compound A formed during the course of above reaction is:

A
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C
The first step of the given reaction is oxymercuration, which follows Markovnikov's rule to give a mercury adduct A given in option (c). The adduct is then treated with NaBH4 to give the alcohol B.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Preparation of Alcohols 1
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon