What reagent (and catalyst, if necessary)is needed to convert 2-methyl-2-pentene to the compound below?

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The reaction requires a hydroboration-oxidation reaction to introduce a hydroxyl group (-OH) onto the double bond of 2-methyl-2-pentene. The reagents for this reaction are BH3 (borane) and THF (tetrahydrofuran) as the solvent, with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as the oxidizing agents to convert the borane intermediate to the alcohol. Therefore, the correct choice is option B, which includes the necessary reagents for the hydroboration-oxidation reaction.

What Reagent (And Catalyst, If Necessary)is Needed to Convert 2-Methyl-2-Pentene