If this reaction was thermodynamically controlled, use the three structures belo
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Question
If this reaction was thermodynamically controlled, use the three structures below to predict the major product, then select the TRUE statements. OH Borenol Isoborneol Camphor a. The major product would be determined by the stability of the product. b. The reducing agent would attack the less hindered face of the carbonyl away from the two methyl groups and form isoborneol. c. The reaction would follow the fastest and least hindered mechanism. d. The reducing agent would attack the more hindered face of the carbonyl away from the two methyl groups and form borneol.Explanation / Answer
Answer: Here the correct statement will be (b) Because borneol (9%)if thermodynamically unstable and as result of thermodynamic unstable it frequently converts into Isoborneol (91%). Hence reducing agent will attack the less hindered face of carbonyl which is away from the two methyl groups and form isoborneol from borneol.