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Q. Mild oxidation of glycerol with $H _{2} O _{2} / FeSO _{4}$ gives

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Mild oxidation of glycerol with $H _{2} O _{2} / FeSO _{4}$ (Fenton's reagent) gives a mixture of glyceraldehyde and dihydroxy acetone which is known as glycerose.

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