Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 366: Problem 8-34 a

Answer

The major product formed is shown in the picture. It is the addition of OH across the double bond, on the same side.

Work Step by Step

The $KMnO_4$ and $OH^-$ adds OH across the double bond on the same side. The process and the product is shown in the picture. Moreover, since this reaction starts with achiral reagent, the chiral product is racemic.
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