Question

Cyclopentene on treatment with alkaline $KMn{O}_4$ gives

• A. cis $1,2$-cyclopentanediol
• B. trans $1,2$-cyclopentanediol
• C. Cyclopentanol
• D. $1:1$ mixture of cis and trans $1,2$-cyclopentanediol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) cis $1,2$-cyclopentanediol