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Which of the following is not required for the conversion of trialkyl borane to an alcohol?(a) Diborane(b) Water(c) Sodium hydroxide(d) Hydrogen peroxideThe question was asked in my homework.I'd like to ask this question from Alcohols and Phenols in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct ANSWER is (a) Diborane

The best explanation: Trialkyl boranes are oxidised by hydrogen PEROXIDE in the presence of aqueous NaOH to FORM alcohols. Diborane is not REQUIRED for this conversion but is ESSENTIAL in the production of trialkyl boranes.



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