Question:

Which one of the following on oxidation gives a ketone?

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • Primary alcohol
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Tertiary alcohol
  • All of these
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Ketones can be prepared by the oxidation of secondary alcohols by using oxidising agent such as $K_2Cr_2 O_7 / H_2 SO_4$
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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Alcohol is formed when a saturated carbon atom bonds to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl functional group attached to a carbon atom.

Phenol is formed when the -OH group replaces the hydrogen atom in benzene. It is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group directly attaches to an aromatic hydrocarbon.

Ether is formed when oxygen atom bonds to two alkyl or aryl groups. It is an organic compound that has an oxygen atom that is connected to two aryl and alkyl groups.

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