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Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyaclopentane-1-2-diol from the trans-isomer?

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`MnO_(2)`
Aluminium isopropoxide
ACETONE
Ozone

Solution :A cyclic ketal contains a five-membered RING. Since TWO fused five membered rings are more stable if the fusion is cis, THEREFORE, cis-cyclopentane-1,2-diol forms a stable ketal with acetone but trans isomer does not react.


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