Q. The alkene reacts readily with and formed the product which on oxidation with alkaline produces

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Solution:

Here, mole of react with alkene by
Markownikoff's addition and form trialkyl Borone called Hydroboration, gives oxidation. So, trialky borone oxidise in alcohols and reaction is also called Hydroboration-oxidation.