Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 104

Question: Diols (I-IV) which react with $ CrO_3 $ in aqueous $ H_2SO_4 $ and yield products that readily under go dercarboxylation on heating, are:

(I) (II)
(III) (IV)

Options:

A) I and II

B) II and III

C) II and IV

D) I and IV

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c]