JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ro079
Glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) is treated with excess HIOX4. Which row gives the correct moles of HIOX4 consumed per mole of glycerol and the products?
A2 mol; 2 HCHO + 1 HCOOH
B1 mol; HCHO + HOCHX2CHO
C2 mol; 3 HCHO
D3 mol; 2 HCHO + 1 HCOOH
Answer: A
Glycerol has two C-C bonds linking oxygenated carbons, so 2 mol of HIOX4 are consumed. The two terminal CHX2OH groups give 2 HCHO, and the central CHOH carbon, cleaved on both sides, becomes HCOOH.