Due to the Formation of a Mercurinium Ion in Hydration

question 11

True/False

Due to the formation of a mercurinium ion in hydration of an alkene using oxymercuration-demercuration,we see overall anti-product form making this reaction stereospecific.

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Definitions:

Female Gametophyte

The haploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces female gametes or eggs.

Pine Life Cycle

The series of stages a pine tree undergoes from seed germination to maturity, reproduction, and eventually death.

Ginkgo

Member of phylum Ginkgophyta; maidenhair tree.

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes, distinguished by having the seeds unprotected by an ovary.