Question

How will you synthesize 5-methyl-4-octanol?*

A.) Nature of the reaction: Reduction, As starting material: 5-methyl-3-octene, Reagent to be use: Hg(OAc)₂

B.) Nature of the reaction: Oxymercuration/reduction, As starting material: 4-methyl-2-octene, Reagent to be use: NaBH₄

C.) Nature of the reaction: Hydroboration/oxidation, As starting material: 4-methyl-4-octene, Reagent to be use: BH₃

D.) Nature of the reaction: Hydration, As starting material: 5-methyloctanal, Reagent to be use: LiAlH₄

E.) None

Answer 1

Correct optio is (c) Nature of the reaction: Hydroboration/oxidation, As starting material: 4-methyl-4-octene, Reagent to be use: BH₃

5- methyl -4- octanol