Chapter 8, Problem 14PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthesis of the given deuterium-labeled compounds is to be outlined.

Concept Introduction:

Hydroboration-oxidation: An organic reaction in which the double bonds of alkenes or alkynes are broken by ${\text{BH}}_3$. In this reaction, the multiple carbon–carbon bond are replaced by the boron group and at last by the $\text{OH}$ group on the addition of hydrogen peroxide.

When ${\text{BH}}_3$ is added to alkenes, they undergo hydroboration and form alkylboranes and oxidize to alcohols on the addition of hydrogen peroxide.