Prevost reaction

English

Etymology

From the chemist C. Prevost.

Noun

Prevost reaction (plural Prevost reactions)

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