Oxidation of 2-methylpropane-1,2-diol with periodic acid gives:

propionic acid and formaldehyde.

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acetone and formaldehyde.

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acetone and acetic acid.

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acetone and propionic acid.

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Solution

The correct option is B acetone and formaldehyde.

Oxidation of 2-methyl propane-1,2-diol with periodic acid gives acetone and formaldehyde. Periodic acid cleaves the diol to form two carbonyl compounds.

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