Identify "X" and "Y" in the Following Reaction

question 87

Multiple Choice

Identify "X" and "Y" in the following reaction. ​

• A) X is 4-methylpentane-3,4-diol, and Y is HIO₄.
• B) X is 3-methylpentane-2,3-diol, and Y is HIO₃.
• C) X is 2-methylpentane-2,3-diol, and Y is HIO₄.
• D) X is 2-methylpentane-2,3-diol, and Y is HIO₃.

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