JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3o2193
3-Methylbut-1-ene is treated with BHX3⋅THF and then HX2OX2/NaOH. The major product is
A2-methylbutan-1-ol
B2-methylbutan-2-ol
C3-methylbutan-2-ol
D3-methylbutan-1-ol
Answer: D
No carbocation forms in hydroboration, so there is no rearrangement. Boron adds to the terminal carbon and oxidation gives (CHX3)X2CHCHX2CHX2OH, 3-methylbutan-1-ol.