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