Question

Propene, \[\ce{CH3 - CH = CH2}\] can be converted to 1-propanol by oxidation. Which set of reagents among the following is ideal to effect the conversion ______.

Options

• Alkaline KMnO₄ 

• B₂H₆ and alkaline H₂O₂ 

• O₃/Zn dust 

• OsO₄/NaHSO₃

Answer 1

Propene, \[\ce{CH3 - CH = CH2}\] can be converted to 1-propanol by oxidation. Which set of reagents among the following is ideal to effect the conversion B₂H₆ and alkaline H₂O₂.

Explanation:

Diborance H₂O₂/OH^– gives anti-Markovnikov addition product.