Oxidative cleavage of Ethane-1, 2-diol (Glycol) with HIO4 gives:
Correct answer: A. Formaldehyde
- A. Formaldehyde
- B. Acetaldehyde
- C. Methanol
- D. Ethanol
Explanation
Formaldehyde (CHO): When ethane-1,2-diol undergoes oxidative cleavage, it forms two molecules of formaldehyde. This is because the carbon-carbon bond cleavage results in two aldehyde groups.
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