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Which of the following is wrong statement about oxymercuration-demercuration?
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Q. Which of the following is wrong statement about oxymercuration-demercuration?
Hydrocarbons
A
In the first step oxymercuration occurs, i.e., water and $Hg(OAc)_2$ add to double bond
6%
B
In the second step demercuration occurs, i.e., $NaBH_4$ reduces $-HgOAc$ group to hydrogen
25%
C
The net reaction is addition of water according to Markownikoff's rule
44%
D
Rearrangement takes place
25%
Solution:
No rearrangement in oxymercuration-demercuration.