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One mole of erythritol, , is treated with excess . Which statements are correct?

  1. A3 mol of are consumed.
  2. B2 mol of are formed.
  3. C2 mol of are formed.
  4. D is formed.

Answer: A, B, C

The four carbons are oxygenated and adjacent, so there are 3 C-C bonds and 3 mol of are used. The two terminal groups give 2 and the two inner carbons give 2 . No carbonyl-bearing inner carbon exists, so no forms. Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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