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Published on: August 13, 2026
Periodic acid is generally used for the oxidation of vicinal diols or α -hydroxycarboxyl compounds. Which of the following statements are correct for this reaction
A
oxidative cleavage takes place in the above reactions.
B
final products are generally carbonyl compounds or carboxylic acids.
C
H Ι O 4 reduced into HIO 3 
D
Intermediate of this reaction for a vicinal diol is
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(a,b,c,d) HIO 4 is a mild oxidising agent.
Cyclic intermediate is formed with vicinal diols.
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