Chapter 5, Problem 5.35AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The product of the oxymercuration reaction between $\text{1-hexene}$ and mercuric acetate in ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}/\text{THF}$ solvent followed by treatment with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}/\text{NaOH}$ is to be predicet. The explanation for the corresponding aswer is to be stated. The functional groups which are present on the corresponding product is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Oxymercuration reaction is a type of reaction in which an alkene gets converted to an alcohol. The mercuric acetate is used in the reaction as reagent. This reagent attacks the alkene to form a cyclic intermediate compound which further undergoes reduction to form alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The product of the oxymercuration reaction between $\text{1-hexene}$ and mercuric acetate in isopropyl alcohol solvent followed by treatment with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}/\text{NaOH}$ is to be predicet. The explanation for the corresponding aswer is to be stated. The functional groups which are present on the corresponding product is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Oxymercuration reaction is a type of reaction in which an alkene gets converted to an alcohol. The mercuric acetate is used in the reaction as reagent. This reagent attacks the alkene to form a cyclic intermediate compound which further undergoes reduction to form alcohol.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The product of the oxymercuration reaction between $\text{1-hexene}$ and mercuric acetate in acetic acid solvent followed by treatment with ${\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}/\text{NaOH}$ is to be predicet. The explanation for the corresponding aswer is to be stated. The functional groups which are present on the corresponding product is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Oxymercuration reaction is a type of reaction in which an alkene gets converted to an alcohol. The mercuric acetate is used in the reaction as reagent. This reagent attacks the alkene to form a cyclic intermediate compound which further undergoes reduction to form alcohol.