Hydrocarbons Question 231
Question: $ R_1 $ and $ R_2 $ are
Options:
A) Cold alkaline $ KMnO_4,OsO_4/H_2O_2 $
B) Cold alkaline $ KMnO_4, $ $ HCO_3H $ and $ H_3{O^{+}} $
C) Cold alkaline $ KMnO_4. $ $ C_6H_5CO_3H $
D) $ C_6H_5CO_3H,HCO_3H $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Syn addition with Baeyer’s reagent, so cis will give meso compound however peroxy acid in anti-addition gives enantiomer.
(Racemic mixture)