Chapter 8.7C, Problem 8.12P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The enantiomer other than $trans-2-\text{methylcyclopentanol}$ which is formed by the hydroboration of $1-\text{methylcyclopentene}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Hydroboration reaction is a two step reaction, which involves conversion of alkene into alcohol. This type of reaction follows anti-markovinokov’s rule.

Anti markovinokov’s rule states that the positive part of acid gets attached to that carbon atom in $\text{C=C}$ bond which carries minimum number of hydrogen atoms and the negative part of acid gets attached to that carbon atom in $\text{C=C}$ bond which has maximum number of hydrogen atoms.

To determine:

The enantiomer other than $trans-2-\text{methylcyclopentanol}$ which is formed by the hydroboration of $1-\text{methylcyclopentene}$.