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

1. Acetone
2. Ozone
3. $\mathrm{M}\mathrm{n}{\mathrm{O}}_2$
4. Aluminium isopropoxide

Solution

While with trans cyclopenta -1,2 diol it will not form any product

Asked in: NEET 2016 (Phase 1)

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