The reaction of 2,3-Diphenylbutane-2,3-diol with HOI produces two compounds, one which has a ketone and one without an oxygen-based functionality. Show the mechanism to obtain the product which does not have an oxygen-based functionality.

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The reaction of 2,3-Diphenylbutane-2,3-diol with HOI produces two compounds, one which has a ketone and one without an oxygen-based functionality. Show the mechanism to obtain the product which does not have an oxygen-based functionality.

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