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Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 61b

Predict the product of the following reactions.
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Identify the functional groups present in the reactant. In this case, the reactant contains a 1,2-diol (vicinal diol) group, which is two hydroxyl groups (-OH) on adjacent carbon atoms.
Recognize the reagent used in the reaction. Here, periodic acid (HIO₄) is used, which is known for cleaving vicinal diols to form carbonyl compounds.
Understand the mechanism of the reaction. Periodic acid cleaves the C-C bond between the two hydroxyl-bearing carbons, resulting in the formation of two carbonyl groups (aldehydes or ketones).
Determine the structure of the product. The cleavage of the C-C bond in the diol will result in the formation of two separate molecules, each containing a carbonyl group where the hydroxyl groups were originally attached.
Consider stereochemistry and any other structural features. Since the reaction involves breaking a bond, the stereochemistry of the original diol does not affect the final carbonyl products, but it is important to ensure the correct placement of the carbonyl groups in the resulting structures.

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