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Which is the wrong statement ?

A

In ocymercuration and demercuration reaction, alcohol is formed by markovnikov addition.

B

In hydroboration oxidation reaction, alcohol is formed by anti`-` Markovnikov addition

C

Regiospecificity of `HBO` reaction is syn.

D

Regispecificity of oxymercuration and ddemersuraction reaction is anti and rearragement occurs.

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To determine which statement is wrong regarding oxymercuration and demercuration reactions and hydroboration oxidation reactions, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydroboration-Oxidation Reaction**: - Hydroboration involves the addition of BH3 to an alkene. This reaction follows a **syn addition**, meaning that both the boron and hydrogen atoms add to the same side of the double bond. - The second step involves oxidation, where H2O2 and OH- are used, leading to the formation of an alcohol. This process follows the **anti-Markovnikov rule**, meaning that the hydroxyl group (OH) adds to the less substituted carbon of the alkene. 2. **Understanding Oxymercuration-Demercuration Reaction**: - Oxymercuration involves the addition of mercuric acetate (Hg(OAc)2) in the presence of a nucleophile (like water or alcohol). This reaction leads to the formation of a cyclic transition state. - The addition follows the **Markovnikov rule**, meaning that the nucleophile adds to the more substituted carbon of the alkene. 3. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "In oxymercuration and demercuration, alcohol is formed by Markovnikov rule." - This is **correct** because the addition of the nucleophile follows Markovnikov's rule. - **Statement 2**: "In hydroboration oxidation reaction, alcohol is formed by anti-Markovnikov rule." - This is **correct** as the hydroxyl group adds to the less substituted carbon. - **Statement 3**: "Reduced reactivity of hydroboration oxidation is seen as syn addition." - This is **correct** because hydroboration indeed follows a syn addition mechanism. - **Statement 4**: "Regioselectivity of oxymercuration and demercuration is anti and rearrangement occurs." - This is **wrong** because while the regioselectivity is indeed anti (following Markovnikov's rule), rearrangement does not occur due to the formation of a cyclic transition state, which prevents carbocation rearrangement. 4. **Conclusion**: - The wrong statement is **Statement 4**. ### Final Answer: The wrong statement is: "Regioselectivity of oxymercuration and demercuration is anti and rearrangement occurs." ---
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