Question
Chemistry Question on Phenols
Reaction of propene with diborane followed alkaline hydrolysis in the presence of hydrogen peroxide gives
A
1-propanol
B
2-propanol
C
1, 2-dihydroxypropane
D
n-propane
Answer
1-propanol
Explanation
Solution
CH3−CH=CH2+(H−BH2)2→CH3−CH2−CH2BH2CH3CH=CH2
(CH3−CH2−CH2)2BHCH3CH=CH2
(CH3CH2CH2)3BH2O,3H2O2OH−
propan-1-ol 3CH3CH2CH2OH+B(OH)3