NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
The major product formed during the hydroboration-oxidation of 1-methylcyclopentene is-
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
During hydroboration-oxidation, addition of H 2 O across the double bond occurs anti to Markownikoff's rule and since the stereochemistry of addition is c i s , therefore t r a n s -2-methylcyclopentanol is formed