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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Ketones are prepared by the oxidation of
Options
A Primary alcohol
B Secondary alcohol
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C Tertiary alcohol
D None of these
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ketones are prepared by the oxidation of secondary alcohols (R-CHOH-R'). Primary alcohols give aldehydes, and tertiary alcohols do not oxidize under normal conditions.

Hint

Which type of alcohol gives ketones on oxidation?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1360 of 1999
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