Syn Dihydroxylation Flashcards
1
Q
Product
A
Diol( 2 OH alcohol)
2
Q
Mechanism?
A
Osmate ester, then hydrolysis of the water to give the Syn diol
3
Q
Syn or Trans addition?
A
Syn addition
4
Q
Reactants
A
Alkene
- OsO4, pyridine
- NaHSO3, H2O