When 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate, Hg(O2CCH3)2, in a THF-ethanol mixture and the resulting product reacted with NaBH4 in basic solution, the principal produc... When 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate, Hg(O2CCH3)2, in a THF-ethanol mixture and the resulting product reacted with NaBH4 in basic solution, the principal product formed is which of these?
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The question is asking about the product formed when 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate and subsequently reacted with NaBH4 in basic solution. The goal is to identify the principal product from the given options.
Answer
2-ethoxy-3-methylpentane
The principal product formed is 2-ethoxy-3-methylpentane.
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The principal product formed is 2-ethoxy-3-methylpentane.
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This process provides anti-Markovnikov addition of the alcohol, where the ethanol adds to the more substituted carbon.
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Ensure understanding of Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov additions, and the role of NaBH4 in the reduction process.
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