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

A

Acetone

B

Ozone

C

`MnO_2`

D

Aluminium isopropxide

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A
Cis – cyclopenta –1, 2 – diol can form cyclic ketal whereas trans – cyclopenta -1, 2 – diol can’t form cyclic ketal. Acetone gives ketal with cis isomer and not trans.
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