The Hydroboration-Oxidation Procedure Can Be Successfully Employed for Synthesis of Deuterated

question 188

Multiple Choice

The hydroboration-oxidation procedure can be successfully employed for synthesis of deuterated derivatives,by using BD₃ instead of BH₃.What product would you expect from the following reaction?

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV

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Archaean

A member of the domain Archaea, a group of single-celled microorganisms that are distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often thriving in extreme environments.

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Lamarck

A French naturalist known for his theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, a concept preceding Darwin's theory of natural selection.