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Predict the major product.

Predict the major product.

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This reaction is an example of OXYMERCURATION & DEMERCURATION.

The alkene is transformed into alcohol

Mechanism: oxymercuration

OACHg —OAC ..OH2 Hg —OAC Hg — OAC (OH2OAC ОН2 Hg- OAC ОН

Demercuration

Hg -OAC NaBH4 OH

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