Question

Which statement is wrong about alkoxy or mercuration-demercuration reaction?

• A. The first step, addition of electrophile $\left(\stackrel{⨁}{H}gOAc\right)$ to alkene, is stereospecific.
• B. The second step, demercuration step, addition of H atom, is with no clear stereospecificity.
• C. The net reaction is non-stereospecific.
• D. The net reaction is stereospecific.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The net reaction is stereospecific.

The statement D is wrong about alkoxy or mercuration-demercuration reaction.
The net reaction is not stereospecific. It is a regioselective reaction.