Oxymercuration-Demercuration

Oxymercuration-Demercuration

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Chemistry, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the oxymercuration-demercuration reaction, a two-step process involving mercury acetate and sodium borohydride, resulting in Markovnikov hydration without carbocation rearrangement. The mechanism is similar to halo hydrogen formation, producing a racemic mixture. Variations like alkoxymercuration-demercuration are also discussed, highlighting their use in ether synthesis.

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