JEE Main 2014 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q52

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 52 of 90

In the hydroboration - oxidation reaction of propene with diborane, $\ce{H2O2}$ and NaOH, the organic compound formed is :

\ce{CH3CH2OH}

\ce{CH3CHOHCH3}

\ce{CH3CH2CH2OH}

\ce{(CH3)3COH}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Hydroboration-oxidation adds water anti-Markovnikov: propene gives propan-1-ol, $\ce{CH3CH2CH2OH}$ .

JEE Main 2014 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 52