Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Treatment of 1-Methylcyclohexene with an ether solution of diborane (B2H6), followed by reaction with alkaline H2O2 produces which of the following product ?
A
1-Methylcyclohexanol
B
cis-1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-diol
C
cis-2-Methylcyclohexanol
D
trans-1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-diol
Answer
cis-2-Methylcyclohexanol
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C):cis-2-Methylcyclohexanol.