When 1-methylcyclopentene undergoes acid catalyzed hydration, the major product formed is 1-methylcyclopentanol. What change(s)
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Answer:
Conversion of 1-methyl cyclopentene to 2-methyl cyclopentanol.
Explanation:
When alkenes react with diborane followed by the reaction with hydrogen peroxide and NaOH then the least substituted carbon in the double bond will be substituted.
The formation of 2-methyl cyclopentanol from 1-methyl cyclopentene is shown below:
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