Prevost reaction

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Prevost reaction

Etymology edit

From the chemist C. Prevost.

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Prevost reaction (plural Prevost reactions)

(organic chemistry) The trans oxidation of an alkene, to form a dihydric alcohol, catalyzed by iodine and silver benzoate.

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