An alkanol can be prepared by the reaction of an alkene with
-
concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid
- bromine tetrachloroethane
- aqueous potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII)
- sodium hydroxide solution
The correct answer is: 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.