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Compound A formed during the course of above reaction is:
Compound A formed during the course of above reaction is:
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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.
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.
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