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1. Which of the following proceeds with syn addition? a. hydroboration of an alk

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Question

1. Which of the following proceeds with syn addition? a. hydroboration of an alkene. b. hydrobromination of an alkene c. radical bromination of an alkane d. contra-markovnikof hydrobromination of an alkene with dialkyl peroxide initiation e. epoxidation of an alkene followed by hydroxide opening of the epoxide (the overall result of both steps) 2. Which of the above proceeds with anti addition? 2. Consider the acid-base reaction of isopropanol and sodium amide. What is the conjugate base of isopropanol?

Explanation / Answer

d. contra-markovnikof hydrobromination of an alkene with dialkyl peroxide initiation