Q.
The product obtained when
is oxidized with $HIO_{4}$
A) [image:12_image490.emf]
B) [image:12_image491.emf]
C) [image:12_image492.emf]
D) [image:12_image493.emf]
Explanation
(b)
The characteristic property of periodic acid is the oxidative cleavage of bonds with adjacent oxidisable group such as 1, 2-diols, $\alpha$-hydroxy carbonyl, 1,2-diketones, etc. The reagent does not react with 1, 3- or 1, 4-diols or carbonyl compounds
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.