Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 160

Question: The most appropriate reagents that can bring about the following transformation is

Options:

A) $ KMnO_4/NaOH(aq) $

B) $ CF_3CO_3H $ then $ H_2SO_4(H_2o) $

C) $ Br_2-H_2O $ then $ NaOH $

D) $ H_2SO_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Epoxide upon hydrolysis gives anti, vicinal diols.