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Propene, CH3−CH=CH2, can be converted to 1-propanol by oxidation. Which set of reagents among the following is deal to effect the conversion?

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Alkaline KMnO4
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BH3,THF/NaOH,H2O2
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O3/Zn dust
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OsO4/NaHSO3,H2O
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Solution

The correct option is B BH3,THF/NaOH,H2O2
Alkaline permanganate and osmium tetrahydroxide introduces vicinal dihydroxy groups.
Ozone breaks the double bond.
Hydroboration-oxidation reaction gives an anti-Markovnikov addition product giving specifically a primary alcohol.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
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