Chapter 12, Problem 67IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reagents for the conversion of $\text{tert}-\text{butyl alcohol}$ into $2-\text{methyl}-1-\text{propanol}$is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

For the preparation of $\text{tert}-\text{butyl alcohol}$ into $2-\text{methyl}-1-\text{propanol}$ , the desired transformation can be achieved by converting the alcohol to an alkene, which can be followed by anti-Markovnikov addition to give the product (hydroboration-oxidation).