Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols
Hydroxylation of Trans But-2-ene results in the formation of-
A
Butanol
B
Butan-1, 4-diol
C
Butan-2,3-diol
D
Racemic mixture of Butan-2, 3-diol
Answer
Racemic mixture of Butan-2, 3-diol
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Racemic mixture of Butan-2, 3-diol