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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Question

What type of stereochemistry results from syn hydroxylation of an alkene with OsO4?
Options
A Anti addition
B Syn addition
Correct Answer
C Random addition
D No stereochemistry
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

OsO4 (and cold KMnO4) adds both OH groups from the same face of the double bond, giving a syn diol.

Hint

Both oxygens add from same side.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 181 of 1999
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