Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 172
Question: Propene, $ CH_3-CH=CH_2 $ can be converted to 1-propanol by oxidation. Which set of reagents among the following is ideal to effect the conversion
[CBSE PMT 1991]
Options:
A) Alkaline $ KMnO_4 $
B) $ B_2H_6 $ and alkaline $ H_2O_2 $
C) $ O_3/Zn $ dust
D) $ OsO_4/CH_4,Cl_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Hydroboration oxidation (Industrial preparation of alcohol) $ 3CH_3CH=CH_2+\frac{1}{2}B_2H_6\underset{ether}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Dry}}}{{(CH_3CH_2CH_3)}_3}B $
$ {{(CH_3CH_2CH_3)}_3}B\xrightarrow{H_2O_2}3CH_3CH_2CH_2-OH $
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