(a)
To determine: The mechanism for the given reaction.
Interpretation: The mechanism for the given reaction is to be predicted.
Concept introduction: Oxymercuration-demercuration is one of the methods used to convert
According to Markovnikov’s rule, the positive part of acid gets attached to that carbon atom in
(b)
To determine: The product of formula
Interpretation: The mechanism for the given reaction is to be predicted.
Concept introduction: Halohydration of alkene is an electrophilic addition reaction, which involves breaking of double bond and creates halohydrin in its place. This type of reaction follows Markovnikov’s rule.
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