Multiple choice

The reagent used for the synthesis of chiral secondary alcohols is

  1. Diethylaminosulphur trifluoride

  2. Diethylzinc

  3. Diisopinocampheylborane

  4. 2,2-Dimethoxypropane
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Explanation

Diisopinocampheylborane is an organoborane that is useful for asymmetric synthesis. This colourless solid is the precursor to a range or related reagents. The reagent is mainly used for the synthesis of chiral secondary alcohols.

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