Question

Which one of the following sequences will convert tert-Butyl alcohol to 2-methylpropanoic acid?

1 - $H_{2}S{O}_4$ and heat

2 – hydroboration oxidation

3 – Oxidation

• A. 3; 2; 1
• B. 2; 1; 3
• C. 3; 1; 2
• D. 1; 2; 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1; 2; 3

First, we convert the tertiary substrate to 2-methylpropene via dehydration.
The alkene is then converted to a primary alcohol, which is further converted
to 2-methylpropanoic acid via oxidation with any suitable reagent.