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What is the product when each of the following molecules undergoes a dihydroxylation reaction? 1). 2-butyne...

What is the product when each of the following molecules undergoes a dihydroxylation

reaction?

1). 2-butyne

2). cis-2-butene

3). 2-butene

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1. Dihydroxylation of alkyne gives unstable diol hence they readily convert into diketone.

2. Dihydroxylation of cis alkene OsO4 gives syn diol(meso Compound)

3. Similar 2 nd question.

Kmno4 also gives syn diol with alkense.

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