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Which statement is wrong about alkoxy or mercuration-detercuration reaction ?

A

The first step, addition of electrophile `(H^(o+)gOAc)` to alkene, is stereopecific.

B

The second step, demercuration step, addition of H atom, is with no clear stereospecificity.

C

The net reaction is non-stereopecific.

D

The net reaction is stereospecific.

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The correct Answer is:
D
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