Identify the product of the following reaction.

Question:

Identify the product of the following reaction:

Options:

Dihydroxylation of Alkenes:

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that undergo characteristic electrophilic addition reactions with different substances.

With osmium tetraoxide and sodium bisulfite, alkenes undergo dihydroxylation in which two hydroxyl groups get attached to the doubly-bonded carbon atoms of the alkene.

Stereochemically, the addition is syn and gives rise to two stereoisomers.

Answer and Explanation:

• The given alkene undergoes syn-dihydroxylation in which two enantiomeric diols are produced.

• Thus, option D is correct.

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