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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones

Which of the following reagents would distinguish \(cis-\)cyclopenta\(-1-{2-}\)diol from the \(trans-\)isomer?

  1. A \(MnO_2\)
  2. B Aluminium isopropoxide
  3. C Acetone
  4. D Ozone
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(C) Acetone

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trans-isomer does not react with acetone