What are the reagents used and why?

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Problem 60AP: Benzvl chloride can be converted into benzaldehvde by treatment with nitromethane and base. The...
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What are the reagents used and why? (Options for each reaction below) Can you please explain thoroughly how they affect the reactions and when they should be used? Options for a) MCPBA H202,NaOH Conc H2S04, heat HC(triple bond)CNa BH3THF NaOET NBS, heat Options for b) BH3THf MCPBA PCC, CH2CL2 H202,NaOH Conc. H2SO4, heat HC(triple bond)CNa Options for c) Conc. H2S04, heat MCPBA H2O2, NaOH HC(triple bond)CNa NBS, heat PCC, Ch2Cl2
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NBS in presence of alkene undergoes benzylic halogenation if benzylic hydrogen is present.

H2SO4 tends to dehydrate the alcohols. 

In hydroboration-reduction of alkene less substituted alcohol is formed.

Reagents for hydroboration-reduction(BH3,THF and H2O2,NaOH)

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