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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

Which alcohol, upon oxidation with Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4, gives a ketone?
Options
A 1-propanol
B 2-propanol
Correct Answer
C 2-methyl-2-propanol
D methanol
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-propanol is a secondary alcohol; oxidation gives acetone (propanone), a ketone.

Hint

Secondary alcohols oxidize to ketones.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 19 of 1999
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