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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12011041

Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1-,2-diol from the trans isomer?

  • Ozone

  • MnO2

  • Aluminium isopropoxide

  • Acetone

Solution

D.

Acetone

Cis-cyclopenta-1,2-diol when reacts with acetone forms cyclic ketal whereas trans-isomers of cyclopenta-1,2 diol cannot form cyclic ketal.