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Propene CH3−CH=CH2 can be converted into 1-propanol by oxidation. Indicate which sets of reagents amongst the following is ideal to effect the above conversion?

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KMnO4 (alkaline)
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Osmimum tetroxide (OsO4/CH2Cl2)
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B2H6 and alk H2O2
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O3 and Zn/H2O
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Solution

The correct option is D B2H6 and alk H2O2
CH3CH=CH2B2H6−−CH3C|HHC|H2BH2H2O2−−CH3CH2CH2OH
This reaction is called as hydroboration-oxidation.

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