Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 9

####9. H2COHCH2OH on heating with periodic acid gives:

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(a) 2HCOOH

(b) CHO

(c) 2HHC=O

(d) 2CO2

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Solution:

  1. (c) 1,2-Diols, when treated with an aqueous solution of periodic acid give aldehyde or ketones

CH2OHCH2OHHIO4CH2O+CH2O

A 1 alcohol on reaction with periodic acid gives CH2O. Since in glycol, both the OH groups are primary hence, 2 molecules of CH2O is formed as product.



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