What is formed upon dehydration of diols?
Correct answer: C. Carbonyl compounds
- A. Hydroalkanes
- B. Halogens
- C. Carbonyl compounds
- D. Carbooxylic compounds
Explanation
When diols are dehydrated, they result in the formation of carbonyl compouds. The reaction is called "oxidative cleavage of vicinal diols". (FTB, chapter 18)
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