Hydroxylation of alkenes produce
Correct answer: B. Vicinal diols
- A. Diols
- B. Vicinal diols
- C. Geminal diols
- D. Mono-ols
Explanation
When alkenes undergo hydroxylation, the correct product produced is vicinal diols. This is evident from the reaction -C=C- + KMnO4 + H2O → -C(OH)-C(OH)- + 2MnO2 + 2KOH. Vicinal diols have hydroxyl groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms. Diols, geminal diols, and mono-ols are not the products of this specific reaction and are hence incorrect options.
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