MolSynapsequestion bank
MolSynapse / Question bank / Reduction, Oxidation and Hydrolysis in Organic Chemistry / Periodic acid and lead tetraacetate cleavage
NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ro078

Butane-2,3-diol is oxidised by excess . The product is

  1. Abutane-2,3-dione
  2. Bbutanone
  3. Cethanoic acid (2 mol)
  4. Dethanal (2 mol)

Answer: D

The C2-C3 bond between the two carbinol carbons is cleaved. Each carbinol carbon, with one methyl group and one H, becomes a unit. Two moles of ethanal form per mole of diol.
Practice Reduction, Oxidation and Hydrolysis in Organic Chemistry More on Periodic acid and lead tetraacetate cleavage
Previous questionNext question

More questions on Periodic acid and lead tetraacetate cleavage