5. Which of the following molecules can be converted to a smaller molecule by Fe³+ and H₂O₂?

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### Question: 
Which of the following molecules can be converted to a smaller molecule by Fe³⁺ and H₂O₂?

### Options:
- **A:** 
  - Structure: Six-membered ring with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.
- **B:**
  - Structure: Linear chain with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4; aldehyde group on carbon atom 1; hydroxymethyl group on carbon atom 5.
- **C:**
  - Structure: Six-membered ring with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- **D:**
  - Structure: Four carbon atoms in a chain; hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4; carboxyl group on carbon atom 1; hydroxymethyl group on carbon atom 5.

### Analysis:
To solve the problem, understand that Fe³⁺ (ferric ion) and H₂O₂ (hydrogen peroxide) are often used in oxidation reactions. Identify which of the molecules will be oxidized to form a smaller molecule under these conditions.

- **Molecule A** and **Molecule C** are similar in structure but differ in the position and number of hydroxyl groups.
- **Molecule B** contains both an aldehyde group and multiple hydroxyl groups on a linear chain.
- **Molecule D** has a carboxyl group and multiple hydroxyl groups on a linear chain.

### Diagram Explanation:
- **Option A:**
  - Depicts a cyclic molecule with hydroxyl groups.
- **Option B:**
  - Depicts a linear molecule with an aldehyde group and hydroxyl groups.
- **Option C:**
  - Depicts another cyclic molecule but with a different arrangement of hydroxyl groups.
- **Option D:**
  - Depicts a linear molecule with a carboxyl and hydroxyl groups.

Please analyze the oxidation potential of each structure to predict the reaction products.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question: Which of the following molecules can be converted to a smaller molecule by Fe³⁺ and H₂O₂? ### Options: - **A:** - Structure: Six-membered ring with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. - **B:** - Structure: Linear chain with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4; aldehyde group on carbon atom 1; hydroxymethyl group on carbon atom 5. - **C:** - Structure: Six-membered ring with hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. - **D:** - Structure: Four carbon atoms in a chain; hydroxyl groups on carbon atoms 2, 3, and 4; carboxyl group on carbon atom 1; hydroxymethyl group on carbon atom 5. ### Analysis: To solve the problem, understand that Fe³⁺ (ferric ion) and H₂O₂ (hydrogen peroxide) are often used in oxidation reactions. Identify which of the molecules will be oxidized to form a smaller molecule under these conditions. - **Molecule A** and **Molecule C** are similar in structure but differ in the position and number of hydroxyl groups. - **Molecule B** contains both an aldehyde group and multiple hydroxyl groups on a linear chain. - **Molecule D** has a carboxyl group and multiple hydroxyl groups on a linear chain. ### Diagram Explanation: - **Option A:** - Depicts a cyclic molecule with hydroxyl groups. - **Option B:** - Depicts a linear molecule with an aldehyde group and hydroxyl groups. - **Option C:** - Depicts another cyclic molecule but with a different arrangement of hydroxyl groups. - **Option D:** - Depicts a linear molecule with a carboxyl and hydroxyl groups. Please analyze the oxidation potential of each structure to predict the reaction products.
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