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MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

CH_2OH\cdot CH_2OH on heating with periodic acid gives

Answer: (D)

Solution

Periodic acid cleaves the C–C bond of a vicinal diol: HOCH_2CH_2OH \xrightarrow{HIO_4} 2HCHO; it does not

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