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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3hc253

The terminal alkyne shown is converted with disiamylborane followed by /. Which structure is the product?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: A

The compound shown is 3-methylbut-1-yne. Hydroboration-oxidation is anti-Markovnikov and delivers the aldehyde 3-methylbutanal. Mercury-catalysed hydration would instead give the ketone 3-methylbutan-2-one. The alcohol and acid are over-reduced or over-oxidised forms that do not arise here.
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