Question of the Day #5: Reaction Pathways
Q1. Which of the following reagents is required to convert an alkene into an alcohol? A. NaOH (aq), cold B. H₂O/H⁺, heat C. KMnO₄, cold D. H₂, Pt Q2. What reaction conditions are required to convert a carboxylic acid and an alcohol into an ester? A. Room temperature, water B. Reflux, dilute sulfuric acid C. Heat, concentrated HCl D. Cold, NaOH