Effect of periodic acid on trans diols of 3, 4 and 5 membered rings [closed]








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Does periodic acid cleave the following diols?


* *trans*-cyclopropane-1,2-diol
* *trans*-cyclobutane-1,2-diol
* *trans*-cyclopentane-1,2-diol




I seriously doubt that any of the **trans** diols is cleaved.


The reaction is assumed to proceed through a cyclic intermediate, which is unlikely to be formed in any of the cases.


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