Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the 2-step process of alkene h

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the 2-step process of alkene
hydroboration-oxidation to form alcohols and the corresponding reaction mechanism?
A) The net result of this process is anti-Marknovnikov alkene hydration.
B) The stereochemistry of the hydroboration step is syn-addition.
C) The anti-Markovnikov selectivity is due to selective formation of more stable
carbocation as the reactive intermediate.
D) In the oxidation step, a C?B bond is replaced by a C?O bond without changes
in stereochemistry.

Explanation / Answer

A is false

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