NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 18
Question: Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1,2-diol from the trans-isomer?
Options:
A) Acetone
B) Ozone
C) $ Mn{O_2} $
D) Aluminium isopropxide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- $ \Delta G=\Delta H-T.\Delta S $ For, $ \Delta H<0 $ and $ \Delta S>0,\Delta G=-ve $ (always)
$ \therefore $ spontaneous at all temperatures.
