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A student wants to prepare butane-1,2-diol from but-1-ene. Explain, in terms of the reagents and conditions, how this could be done. Include the type of reaction involved.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Hydroxy compounds
Hydroxy compounds: explain question
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