Match each of the following four compounds with one of the compounds AD on the basis of

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Match each of the following four compounds with one of the compounds A–D on the basis of the following experimental facts. Compounds A, B, and C are optically active, but compound D is not. Compound C gives the same products as compound D on treatment with periodic acid, but compound B gives a different product. Compound A does not react with periodic acid.

(1) (2S,3S)-2,4-dimethoxy-1,3-butanediol

(2) Meso-1,4-dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol

(3) (+)-1,4-dimethoxy-2,3-butanediol

(4) (2R,3R)-3,4-dimethoxy-1,2-butanediol

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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