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Which of the following reagent can be used to convert trans-2-butene to racemic 2,3-butanediol

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Cold alk, `KMnO_(4)`
Peroxyformic acid
`HIO_(4)`
Chromic acid

Solution :We know CALLED alk. `KmnO_(4)` gives syn ADDITION, as such trans-2-butene will yield racemic product.


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