Question

Oxidation of $1,2$ glycols of the general structure with periodic acid gives:

• A. A diketone
• B. Two molecules of an aldehyde
• C. Two molecules of ketone
• D. A diol

Answer 1

The correct option is C Two molecules of ketone

Oxidation of 1,2 glycols of the general structure with periodic acid gives a ketone.

Periodic acid cleaves the diol to form two carbonyl compounds.

Option C is correct.