99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryHydrocarbons
Which of the following statements is true for the reaction given below?
Options
- AP is a the meso compound 2, 3-butanediol formed by syn-addition
- BP is a the meso compound 2, 3-butanediol formed by anti-addition
- CP is a racemic mixture of (d) and (I) 2, 3-butanediol formed by anti-addition
- DP is a racemic mixture of (d) and (I) 2, 3-butanediol formed by syn-addition
Correct answer
A. P is a the meso compound 2, 3-butanediol formed by syn-addition
Step-by-step solution
Cis-2-butene undergoes hydroxylation by syn-addition forming meso product.