RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Hydroboration-Oxidation Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Propene on treatment with diborane gives an addition product with the formula ((CH₃)₂ – CH – ₃B).
Statement II: Oxidation of ((CH₃)₂ – CH – ₃B with hydrogen peroxide in presence of NaOH gives propa-ol.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is incorrect because the addition product is not correctly represented. Statement II is correct as the oxidation of the borane derivative with H₂O₂/NaOH gives the corresponding alcohol.
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