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)