Question
Question: Which of the following is wrong statement about oxymercuration-Demercuration –...
Which of the following is wrong statement about oxymercuration-Demercuration –
A
In the Ist step oxymercuration occurs i.e. water & 0Hg(OAc)2 add to double bond
B
In the IInd step demercuration occurs i.e. NaBH4 reduces –HgOAc group to hydrogen
C
The net reaction is addition of water according to Markonikoff rule
D
Rearrangement takes place
Answer
Rearrangement takes place
Explanation
Solution
No rearrangement in oxymercuration Demercuration.