Question
Organic Chemistry Question on carbonyl compounds
In pinacol - pinacolone rearrangement, the final product is ketone. What is the starting compound for the rearrangement
A
1, 1-diol
B
1,2-diol
C
1,3-diol
D
Geminal diol
Answer
1,2-diol
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) :1,2-diol