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

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

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Solution:

cis-cylopenta-1, 2-diol can form cyclic ketal whereas trans-cyclopenta-1,2-diol can’t form cyclic ketal.

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