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`A+5HIO_4 to 4 HCOOH+ 2HCHO` The probable structure of A isA. `CH_(2)OH(CHOH)_(3)CHO`B. `CH_(2)OH(CHOH)_(4)CHO`C. `CHO(CHOH)_(4)CHO`D. `CH_(2)OH(CHOH)_(4)CH_(2)OH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Terminal `CH_(2)OH` group is oxidised to HCHO while secondary gt CHOH group is oxidised to HCOOH.


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