The hydroboration step involves the syn-addition of the borane to the alkene, forming a trialkylborane intermediate. This step is typically facilitated by a catalyst to enhance the rate and selectivity of the reaction. The oxidation step involves the conversion of the trialkylborane to the alcohol using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The overall mechanism can be summarized as follows:
