10. Addition Reactions
Hydroboration
39PRACTICE PROBLEM
Explain why 3-isopropylcyclopent-1-ene should not be used as the starting material for a hydroboration–oxidation reaction with the target molecule shown below.
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Explain why 3-isopropylcyclopent-1-ene should not be used as the starting material for a hydroboration–oxidation reaction with the target molecule shown below.