Question

Trans - cyclohexane -1,2- diol can be obtained by the reaction of cyclohexene with :

• A. $KMn{O}_4$
• B. $Os{O}_4$
• C. peroxy formic acid /$H_3{O}^{+}$
• D. $Se{O}_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

peroxy formic acid /$H_3{O}^{+}$

As shown in the above image peroxy formic acid results in the formation of trans diols.