Which of the following is liable to be oxidised by periodic acid ?

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Solution

The correct option is D
All the three

Compounds containing two or more OH or > C = O groups, or - OH and > C = O on adjacent carbon atoms are oxidisable. Positive oxidation by periodic acid can be confirmed by carrying out oxidation in presence of $A g N O_{3}$ when white precipitate of $A g I O_{3}$ is formed.

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Which of the following is liable to be oxidised by periodic acid ?

The correct option is D All the three Compounds containing two or more OH or > C = O groups, or - OH and > C = O on adjacent carbon atoms are oxidisable. Positive oxidation by periodic acid can be confirmed by carrying out oxidation in presence of AgNO3 when white precipitate of AgIO3 is formed.