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Which of the following is not required for the conversion of trialkyl borane to an alcohol?

A

Diborane

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Water

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Sodium hydroxide

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Hydrogen peroxide

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Solution

The correct option is A Diborane
Trialkyl boranes are oxidised by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of aqueous NaOH to form alcohols. Diborane is not required for this conversion but is essential in the production of trialkyl boranes.
Mechanism of this reaction:

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