When 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate in a THF-t-butyl alcohol mixture and the resulting product reacted with NaBH4 in basic solution, the principal product form... When 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate in a THF-t-butyl alcohol 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 outcome of a specific chemical reaction involving 3-methyl-2-pentene and mercuric acetate, followed by a reaction with NaBH4 in a basic solution. It requests identification of the principal product from a list of options, which indicates a focus on organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
Answer
2-t-butoxy-3-methylpentane
The final answer is d) 2-t-butoxy-3-methylpentane.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is d) 2-t-butoxy-3-methylpentane.
More Information
The reaction proceeds via anti-addition and Markovnikov orientation, leading to the formation of the more substituted ether.
Tips
Ensure that the alcohol used in the reaction attacks the more substituted carbon. Remember Markovnikov's rule for orientation.
Sources
- When 3-methyl-2-pentene is treated with mercuric acetate - Numerade - numerade.com
- Oxymercuration Demercuration - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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