10. Addition Reactions
Hydroboration
49PRACTICE PROBLEM
Only one diastereomer of the product dominates when 1,2-diethylcyclopentene undergoes hydroboration–oxidation. Explain the stereospecificity of this addition and predict the stereochemistry of the product.
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Only one diastereomer of the product dominates when 1,2-diethylcyclopentene undergoes hydroboration–oxidation. Explain the stereospecificity of this addition and predict the stereochemistry of the product.