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Question
Predict the product of the following reaction:
Predict the product of the following reaction:
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Solution
The correct option is B
Alkenes, when treated with mercuric acetate in water, undergo addition of acetoxy mercury group and hydroxyl group across the double bond. The addition follows Markovnikov's rule and hence more substituted alcohol is obtained as the final product. NaBH4 is used for demercuration.
Alkenes, when treated with mercuric acetate in water, undergo addition of acetoxy mercury group and hydroxyl group across the double bond. The addition follows Markovnikov's rule and hence more substituted alcohol is obtained as the final product. NaBH4 is used for demercuration.
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