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1)

 Isobutylene  on hydroboration followed  by oxidation  with hydrogen peroxide  in presence of base yields


A) n-butyl alcohol

B) sec-butyl alcohol

C) tert-butyl alcohol

D) isobutyl alcohol

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

 Isobutylene on hydroboration followed by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide in presence of base yields isobutyl alcohol.

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Note: The alcohol  formed is in accordance with anti-Markovnikov's rule