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Conversion of isobutene into isobutyl al...

Conversion of isobutene into isobutyl alcohol can be possible with

A

`HOH//H^o+`

B

`BH_3` followed by `H_2O_2//barOH`

C

Conc. `H_2SO_4` followed by HOH

D

All of these

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To convert isobutene into isobutyl alcohol, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants We start with isobutene, which has the structure: \[ \text{CH}_2=C(\text{CH}_3)\text{CH}_3 \] ### Step 2: Choose the Appropriate Reagent We need to choose a reagent that can facilitate the conversion of isobutene to isobutyl alcohol. One effective method is to use **BH3 (Boron Hydride)** followed by **H2O2** in a basic medium (OH⁻). ### Step 3: Addition of BH3 When BH3 is added to isobutene, it undergoes hydroboration. This process occurs according to **Anti-Markovnikov's rule**, meaning that the boron atom (BH2) will add to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms. Thus, the reaction can be represented as follows: 1. The boron atom adds to the less substituted carbon (the one with more hydrogen). 2. The structure after the addition of BH3 will be: \[ \text{CH}_3-\text{C}(\text{BH}_2)-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_3 \] ### Step 4: Oxidation with H2O2 Next, we treat the product with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of a base (OH⁻). This step will oxidize the boron compound to form the alcohol: 1. The boron group (BH2) is replaced by a hydroxyl group (OH). 2. The final product will be isobutyl alcohol: \[ \text{CH}_3-\text{C}(\text{OH})-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_3 \] ### Step 5: Conclusion Thus, the conversion of isobutene to isobutyl alcohol can be successfully achieved using the reagents **BH3 followed by H2O2 in a basic medium**. ### Final Answer The correct option for the conversion of isobutene into isobutyl alcohol is **BH3 followed by H2O2**. ---
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