1. R₂BH 2. H₂O₂/OH⁻
1. R₂BH 2. H₂O₂/OH⁻ in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkyne reactions.
Overview
1. R₂BH 2. H₂O₂/OH⁻ is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alkyne reactions
- What it does: Hydroboration–oxidation
- Product: Aldehyde from terminal alkyne
- Watch out for: Anti-Markovnikov hydration