Q11 / 120 · VITEEE 2019 · Chemistry

Ethylene glycol, on oxidation with per-iodic acid, gives

A
Oxalic acid
B
Glycol
Correct answer
C
Formaldehyde
D
Glycolic acid

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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