Question

Select $X$ and $Y$ out of $I : MnO _{4}^{-} / OH ^{-}$ and $II : HCO _{3} H$

• A. $I, II $
• B. $II, I$
• C. $II, II$
• D. $I, I$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both products are obtained with dihydroxylation of alkene. The syn addition product is obtained with $I : MnO _{4}^{-} / OH ^{-}$and the anti addition product is obtained with II : $HCO _{3} H$. Thus $X$ is $I : MnO _{4}^{-} / OH ^{-}$and $Y$ is $II : HCO _{3} H$.