Chapter 11, Problem 29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Starting with the given compounds, synthesis of 1-butanol to be outlined.

Concept introduction:

Alkenes are converted to alcohols by methods such as acid-catalyzed hydration of alkenes, oxymercuration-demercuration reactions, and hydroboration-oxidation reactions.

Acid-catalyzed hydration and oxymercuration-demercuration proceed by Markovnikov’s regioselectivity method, whereas hydroboration–oxidation reaction proceeds by anti-Markovnikov’s regioselectivity.

Addition of hydrogen to an alkyne in presence of nickel boride as catalyst is a reduction reaction and yields corresponding alkene.