Which of the following statements is wrong about hydroboration oxidation?
A
The reaction proceeds through cyclic intermediate transition state and syn addition takes place.
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B
Reagent diborane in ether (THF) exists as borane- THF complex
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C
Diborane in polar solvent (H2O) exists as [BH2]⨁[BH4]⊝
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D
The reaction proceed through ionic intermediate and syn addition takes place.
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Solution
The correct option is C The reaction proceed through ionic intermediate and syn addition takes place. No ionic intermediate in whole process. But there is syn addition.