Alkenes can be converted to alcohols by reaction with mercuric acetate to form a ?-hydroxyalkylmercury(II) acetate compound, a reaction called oxymercuration. Subsequent reduction with NaBH4 reduces the CâHg bond to a CâH bond, forming the alkyl alcohol, a reaction called demercuration. Draw the structures of the Hg-containing compound(s) and the final alcohol product(s) formed in the following reaction sequence, omitting byproducts. If applicable, draw hydrogen at a chirality center and indicate stereochemistry via wedge-and-dash bonds.
NaBH4 HO Hint Draw 2 Neutral product(s) of oxymercuration. Clearly show stereochemistry HgloocCH), H10, THF Alcohol product(s) of demercuration. Include stereoisomers, ifany. he alcohol product (s of the reaction is characterized as being R.R. R.S (and/or S, R. achiral diastereomers ilion Check Answer o Next Exit Previous O contact u
