MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

When dihydroxy acetone reacts with HIO4, the product is/are

A.HCHO

B.HCOOH

C.HCHO and HCOOH

D.HCHO and CO2✓ Correct

Explanation

This reaction of dihydroxyacetone with 퐻퐼푂4 is known as Malaparade oxidation. So, when dihydroxyacetone reacts with 퐻퐼푂4, there is formation of formaldehyde and carbon dioxide. The reaction is given below:

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