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 is A
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.
