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In Oppenauer's oxidation,

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • secondary alcohol is oxidised to carboxylic acid in acetone solvent using aluminium tertiary butoxide
  • secondary alcohol is oxidised to carboxylic acid without affecting the $C=C$ or $C\equiv C$ bond by aluminium tertiary butoxide in acetone solvent
  • secondary alcohol is oxidised to ketone without affecting $C=C$ or $C\equiv C$ bond by aluminium tertiary butoxide
  • secondary alcohol is oxidised to ketone by chromic acid - pyridine complex
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The Correct Option is C

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In Oppenauer's oxidation, secondary alcohol is oxidised to corresponding ketone in the presence of aluminium tertiary butoxide. Other oxidisable groups are not affected.
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