Chapter 8, Problem 54PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reagents should be predicted for the given transformation from alkene to alcohol

Concept introduction:

• Reagent: reagent is a compound or compound mixture that is used in the chemical transformation of the reactions. Reagents for some reactions are given below.
• Hydration: addition of water molecule across the double bond is called hydration reaction. Hydration of alkene can be achieved in many ways.
• Oxy mercuration-demercuration: this process undergoes through the addition of water according to Markovnikov’s rule without forming carbocation as intermediate.
• Hydroboration-oxidation reaction: addition of –H and –OH group across the double bond in presence of borane and hydrogen peroxide with base is known as hydroboration-oxidation reaction.
• Simple hydration in acidic media gives the addition product through carbocation intermediate.