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