Assertion: Cis-2-butene gives meso-2, 3-butanediol with dilute alkaline $KMnO_{4}$ solution. Reason : Dilute alkaline $KMnO_{4}$ solution gives trans addition with alkenes.
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Alkaline $KMnO_{4}$ always gives cis-addition on olefins.

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Assertion: Cis-2-butene gives meso-2, 3-butanediol with dilute alkaline KMnO 4 ​ solution. Reason : Dilute alkaline KMnO 4 ​ solution gives trans addition with alkenes.

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Alkaline KMnO 4 ​ always gives cis-addition on olefins.

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