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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Which type of alcohol gives a ketone upon oxidation?
Options
A primary alcohol
B secondary alcohol
Correct Answer
C tertiary alcohol
D dihydric alcohol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxidation of a secondary alcohol (R-CHOH-R') removes two hydrogens to form a ketone (R-CO-R').

Hint

Ketones have the carbonyl group in the middle of the chain.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 6 of 1999
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