Propene `CH_(3)CH=CH_(2)` can be converted into 1-propanol by oxidation. Indicate which sets of reagents amongst the following is ideal to effect the above converseion?

Options

A. `KMnO_4` (alkaline)
B. Osmium tetraoxide `(OsO_4 // CH_2Cl_2) `
C. `B_2H_6` and alk. `H_2O_2`
D. `O_3 // Zn`

Answer

C

Explanation

This is called hydroboration oxidation process and gives alcohols seem to have been formed by anti-Markovnikov.s addition of water to alkenes.