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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the product of the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
Options
A Aldehyde
B Carboxylic acid
C Ketone
Correct Answer
D Alkene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxidation of a secondary alcohol (R-CHOH-R') gives a ketone (R-CO-R') regardless of the oxidizing agent used.

Hint

Secondary alcohol → ketone.

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