Problem- reaction of 3-methyl-1-butene with mercuric


Problem- Reaction of 3-methyl-1-butene with Mercuric Acetate in Methanol followed by NaBH4 yields 100% Product A while reaction of the same alkene with Methanol in sulfuric acid yields 50% Product A and 50% Product B. Products A and B are constitutional isomers. Explain the difference in products between these two Markovnikov ether forming reactions.

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Chemistry: Problem- reaction of 3-methyl-1-butene with mercuric
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