`CH_(2)OH.CH_(2)OH` on heating with periodic acid gives
`CH_(2)OH.CH_(2)OH` on heating with periodic acid gives
A. `2CO_(2)`
B. `2HCOOH`
C. `{:(CHO),("|"),(CHO):}`
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Correct Answer - D
When ethylene glycol is heated with `HIO_(4)`, the periodic cleavage takes place and formaldehyde is formed.
`{:(CH_(2)OH),("|"),(CH_(2)OH):}overset(HlO_(4))underset(H_(2)O)rarrunderset("Formaldehyde")(2HCHO)`
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