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What is Z?

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What is Z?

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🧠 The "Aha!" Moment
This is the Hydroboration-Oxidation (HBO) reaction. It is the "peaceful" way to add water to an alkene. While standard hydration (with ) is messy and follows Markovnikov's rule, HBO is clean and follows the Anti-Markovnikov path.

🗺️ The Mechanism Path
1. Starting Material: But-1-ene ().
2. Step 1: Hydroboration: Borane (/) adds across the double bond. The Boron atom attaches to the less hindered (terminal) carbon.
3. Step 2: Oxidation: Hydrogen peroxide () in a basic mediu

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