\[Os{{O}_{4}}\] is highly toxic volatile substance. It is 518 times more soluble in \[CC{{l}_{4}}\] than in water. Product obtained on reaction of cyclopentene with osmium tetraoxide is
A) cis, pentan-1, 2-diol
B) trans pentan-1, 3-diol
C) trans pentan-1, 2-diol
D) cis pentan-1, 3-diol
Correct Answer:
A
Solution :
Osmium tetraoxide causes cis hydroxylation via formation of cyclic oxmate ester.