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An alkanol can be prepared by the reaction of an alkene with

An alkanol can be prepared by the reaction of an alkene with
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  • A Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid
  • B Bromine tetrachloroethane
  • C Aqueous potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII)
  • D Sodium hydroxide solution
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An alkene reacts with conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) to yield an alkyl hydrogen tetraoxosulphate (VI). The compound formed undergoes hydrolysis when boiled with water to yield an alcohol.

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