How would you convert 2_butene to acetic acid with red phosphorous

1.	How would you convert 2_butene to acetic acid with red phosphorous
Answer» A COUPLE of ways. Two come to mind. If you TREAT 2-butene with either 1) a. ozone then b. H2O2 or 2) acidic potassium PERMANGANATE you will form two equivalents of ACETIC acid:CH3-CH=CH-CH3 → CH3-COOH + HOOC-CH3

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