English Explanatory Dictionary

Prevost reaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The trans oxidation of an alkene, to form a dihydric alcohol, catalyzed by iodine and silver benzoate.

Word forms

Prevost reaction Prevost reactions

Etymology

From the chemist C. Prevost.

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