Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 121
Question: Which of the following diols would cleave into two fragments with $ HIO_4 $
Options:
A) 1, 3-hexanediol
B) 2, 4-hexanediol
C) 1, 6-hexanediol
D) 3, 4-hexanediol
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] $ CH_3-CH_2-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}}}H-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{C}}}}H-CH_2-CH_3 $
$ \xrightarrow{HIO_4}2CH_3-CH_2-CHO $
BETA
