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Which of the following will be oxidised by `HIO_(4)`? (A) `R-underset(O)underset(||)C-underset(O)underset(||)C-R` (B) `R-underset(O)underset(||)C-underset(OH)underset("| ")"CH"-R` (C) `{:(R-CH-CH_(2)-CH-R),(" | |"),(" OH OH"):}` (D) `{:(R-CH-CH-R),(" | |"),(" OH OH"):}`A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`HIO_(4)` oxidises compounds containing two or more OH groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms or one OH and one carbonyl groups at adjacent carbon atoms or two carbonyl groups at adjacent carbon atoms.


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