Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 28

####29. Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopentane-1,2-diol from the trans-isomer?

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(a) Acetone

(b) Ozone

(c) $MnO_2$

(d) Aluminium isopropxide

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Solution:

  1. (a) cyclic ketal

Trans isomer can not react with acetone to form cyclic ketal.



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