NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryHydrocarbonsPractice
Which of the following is used for the conversion of 1-methylcyclopentene to
Options
- ABD 3 THF followed by CH 3 COOH
- BBH 3 THF followed by CH 3 COOD
- CBD 3 THF followed by CH 3 COOD
- DBH 3 THF followed by CH 3 COOH
Correct answer
B. BH 3 THF followed by CH 3 COOD
Step-by-step solution
The following reaction proceeds through Anti-Markownikoff's addition. Boron gets attached to the more substituted Carbon and the acidic Deuterium from CH 3 COOD gets attached to the less substituted Carbon.