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

  1. A
    Ozone
  2. B
  3. C
    Aluminium isopropoxide
  4. D
    Acetone

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Acetone reacts with cis-1,2-diols to form a cyclic ketal (acetonide). The trans-isomer cannot form this cyclic structure easily due to the geometry of the hydroxyl groups being too far apart.
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Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1, 2-diol from the trans-isomer?
A
Ozone
B
C
Aluminium isopropoxide
D
Acetone

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