Hydroboration/Oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
mode?
A
indirect
2
Q
purpose?
A
addition of H2O across double bond to form alcohol
3
Q
Markovnikov or anti?
A
anti-Markovnikov
4
Q
syn or anti?
A
syn
5
Q
steps?
A
2 steps
3 alkene + BH3/THF complex
add H2O2, NaOH (aq)
6
Q
weird BH3/THF step
A
4 membered ring with BH3
B-H bond breaks to form new C-H bond and B-C bond
7
Q
reagent?
A
B2H6 diborane: toxic/flammable/explosive gas
2 “BH3” borohydride: highly reactive
B has 6 val e-
BH3 complexes THF