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Question
Which of the following is most resistant to oxidation?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Tert-butyl alcohol ((CH3)3COH) is most resistant to oxidation because it is a tertiary alcohol with no hydrogen on the carbon bearing the OH group. Primary and secondary alcohols can be oxidized.
Hint
Which alcohol is tertiary and has no C-H bond on the carbinol carbon?