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CHM 102 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the product when a secondary alcohol is treated with PCC?
Options
A aldehyde
B ketone
Correct Answer
C carboxylic acid
D no reaction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

PCC oxidizes secondary alcohols to ketones without further oxidation.

Hint

Ketone formation is the typical result for 2° alcohols.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols & Phenols | General Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 62 of 1999
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