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Arrange the following gem diols in decre...

Arrange the following gem diols in decreasing order of stability :

A

`II gt II gt III`

B

`III gt II gt I`

C

`I gt III gt II`

D

`III gt I gt II`

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The correct Answer is:
A
As the internal angle increases, the steric hindrance to the attacking apecies increases. This leads to decrease in stability of the cyclic diol. Therefore (a) is the correct order.
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