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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Ethylene glycol on oxidation with periodic acid gives

Answer: (C)

Solution

Periodic acid () specifically cleaves the C–C bond between adjacent (vicinal) diol carbons; ethylene

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