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BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2002

  • question_answer
    Write the product: \[\begin{matrix}    C{{H}_{2}}OH  \\    \begin{align}   & | \\  & C{{H}_{2}}OH \\ \end{align}  \\ \end{matrix}\xrightarrow{HI{{O}_{4}}}\]

    A)  formaldehyde  

    B)  acetaldehyde

    C)  formic acid    

    D)  acetic acid

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Key Idea: Oxidative cleavage takes place when polyhydric alcohols are treated with \[HI{{O}_{4}}\]. \[\begin{matrix}    C{{H}_{2}}OH  \\    \begin{align}   & | \\  & C{{H}_{2}}OH \\ \end{align}  \\ \end{matrix}\xrightarrow{HI{{O}_{4}}}2HCHO\]


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