Which of the following will be oxidised by `HIO_(4)`?
(A) `R-underset(O)underset(||)C-underset(O)underset(||)C-R`
(B) `R-underset(O)underset(||)C-underset(OH)underset("| ")"CH"-R`
(C) `{:(R-CH-CH_(2)-CH-R),(" | |"),(" OH OH"):}`
(D) `{:(R-CH-CH-R),(" | |"),(" OH OH"):}`
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4.

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Correct Answer - C
`HIO_(4)` oxidises compounds containing two or more OH groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms or one OH and one carbonyl groups at adjacent carbon atoms or two carbonyl groups at adjacent carbon atoms.

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