Answer
The major product is 2,3-pentanediol.
Work Step by Step
The reagent $OsO_4$ reacts with alkenes in a concerted step to form a cyclic osmate ester. Then syn dihydroxylation takes place using $H_2O_2$, forming the diol.
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
by Wade Jr., L. G.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321768418
ISBN 13:
978-0-32176-841-4
Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 366: Problem 8-34 e
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