Q9-7P a

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How would you prepare the following carbonyl compounds starting from an alkyne (reddish brown Br)?



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1Step 1: Hydroboration – oxidation reaction

The hydroboration–oxidation to the direct, mercury(II)-catalyzed hydration reaction. Direct hydration with aqueous acid and mercury(II) sulfate leads to a methyl ketone,

2Step 2: Formation of compound a


Terminal alkyne undergoes two additions, giving a doubly hydroborated intermediate.