When dihydroxy acetone reacts with HIO₄, the product is/
are
(a) HCHO
(b) HCOOH
(c) HCHO and HCOOH
(d) HCHO and CO₂
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The products are HCHO and CO₂.
Option (D) is correct.
Explanation:
When dihydroxyacetone reacts with HIO₄ the products are formaldehyde and carbon dioxide.
OH O OH O
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H2C- C - CH2 + HIO4 -----> 2H- C - H + CO2
Thus the products are HCHO and CO₂.
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