Question

Consider the following reaction sequence:
$\xrightarrow[HO^{-}]{KMnO_{4} \text{(dil)}} \, \xrightarrow[{H_{3}O^{+}}]{NaIO_{4} }$ Final major product $X$ The correct statement regarding $X$ is

• A. It has an aldehyde functional group
• B. It has both aldehyde and ketone functional groups
• C. It has a ketone functional group
• D. It has a ketone and an acid functional group

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) It has both aldehyde and ketone functional groups