Arrange the following in the order of rate of oxidation with periodic acid I. HOCH2CH2OH II. CH3CHOHCHOHCH3 III. (CH3)2C(OH)C(OH)(CH3)2
A
I>II>III
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B
II>I>III
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C
III>II>I
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D
I>III=II
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Solution
The correct option is BIII>II>I Rate of oxidation depends upon steric hinderance. Greater the steric hinderance the slower is the oxidation. Thus, the correct order is