When Cyclohexene Is Treated with KMnO₄, H₂O, the Syn-1,2-Diol Is

question 17

Short Answer

When cyclohexene is treated with KMnO₄, H₂O, the syn-1,2-diol is produced. What reaction occurs when benzene is similarly treated?

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Depressant

A substance that reduces arousal or stimulation in various parts of the brain, often used to treat anxiety or insomnia.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that are used as sedatives and hypnotics, and also for the treatment of epilepsy and insomnia, but have a high potential for abuse and addiction.