JEE Main202120 Jul 2021Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
For above chemical reactions, identify the correct statement from the following:
Options
- ABoth compound ' A ' and compound ' B ' are dicarboxylic acids
- BBoth compound ' A ' and compound ' B ' are diols
- CCompound ' A ' is diol and compound ' B ' is dicarboxylic acid
- DCompound ' A ' is dicarboxylic acid and compound ' B ' is diol
Correct answer
D. Compound ' A ' is dicarboxylic acid and compound ' B ' is diol
Step-by-step solution
KMnO 4 in acidic medium is very strong oxidising agent due to which carboxylic acid is produced from alkene. KMnO 4 in neutral medium is not very strong oxidising agent therefore, syn hydroxylation occurs and diol is produced from alkene.