Synthesis of hexane-3,4-diol from trans-3-hexene may be accomplished in two ways: (i) OsO4 hydroxylation & (ii) Epoxide formation by reaction of alkene with PhCO3H followed by basic hydrolysis. Which of the following statements about the products from these reactions is correct?

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Synthesis of hexane-3,4-diol from trans-3-hexene may be accomplished in two ways:
(i) OsO₄ hydroxylation &
(ii) Epoxide formation by reaction of alkene with PhCO₃H followed by basic hydrolysis.
Which of the following statements about the products from these reactions is correct?

two different isomers are formed, but both are chiral

the two methods give the same product

(i) gives chiral isomers, (ii) gives an achiral isomer

(i) gives an achiral isomer, (ii) gives chiral isomers

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