Question
Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1-,2-diol from the trans isomer?
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Ozone
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MnO2
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Aluminium isopropoxide
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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.