Mention the reagent used for the hydroxylation of alkenes.
A
Cold dil. alkaline KMnO4
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B
Cold dil. acidified KMnO4
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C
Cold dil. acidified K2Cr2O7
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D
Cold dil. alkaline K2Cr2O7
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Solution
The correct option is A Cold dil. alkaline KMnO4 Cold dil alkaline KMnO4 reagent used for the hydroxylation of alkenes. CH2=CH2AlkalineKMnO4→OH−H2C−CH2−OH