Which reagent sequence converts 2-methylpropene into 2-methylpropan-1-ol?

A $Hg (OAc) X_{2}, H X_{2} O$ then $NaBH X_{4}$
B $BH X_{3} \cdot THF$ then $H X_{2} O X_{2} / NaOH$
C $H X_{2} O, H X^{+}$
D $HBr$ then aqueous $NaOH$

Answer: B

2-Methylpropan-1-ol is the anti-Markovnikov alcohol, so hydroboration-oxidation is needed. The other reagents place OH on the tertiary carbon and give 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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