A) formaldehyde
B) acetaldehyde
C) formic acid
D) acetic acid
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Key Idea: Oxidative cleavage takes place when polyhydric alcohols are treated with \[HI{{O}_{4}}\]. \[\begin{matrix} C{{H}_{2}}OH \\ \begin{align} & | \\ & C{{H}_{2}}OH \\ \end{align} \\ \end{matrix}\xrightarrow{HI{{O}_{4}}}2HCHO\]You need to login to perform this action.
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