Question

Part 5 out of 8 Choose the most appropriate reagent(s) for the conversion of the 1-decene to 1-decanol. 1. HgSO4, H2SO4, H2O 2. NaBH4 H2SO4, H2O 1. LiAlH4 2. H2O 1. BH3 2. H2O2, NaOH Br2, H2O

Answer 1

`BH_(3)` followed by
`NaOH/H_(2)O_(2)` is used for the given conversion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydroboration of 1-decene is done first. Here
`BH_(2)` group adds onto less hindered side due to steric reason.

Then hydrolysis is done to replace
`BH_(3)` by OH group. This hydrolysis process is usually done by using
`NaOH/H_(2)O_(2)`.

`LiAlH_(4)` or
`NaBH_(4)` does not reduce double bonds.

Also hydrolysis of alkyne bond is generally done by using
`HgSO_(4)/H_(2)SO_(4)`.

`Br_(2)/H_(2)O` reacts with double bond to produce bromo susbstituted alcohol.