Alkenes can be converted to alcohols by reaction with mercuric acetate to form a

Question

Alkenes can be converted to alcohols by reaction with mercuric acetate to form a beta-hydroxyalkylmercury(ll) acetate compound, a reaction called oxymercuration. Subsequent reduction with NaBH_4 reduces the C-Hg bond to a C-H bond, forming the alkyl alcohol, a reaction called demercuration. Draw the structures of the Hg-containing compound(s) and the final alcohol product(s) formed in the following reaction sequence, omitting byproducts. If applicable, draw hydrogen at a chirality center and indicate stereochemistry via wedge-and-dash bonds.

Explanation / Answer

two products are formed can be R or S hence answer is R,S

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse A
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.