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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Cyclopentanol undergoes oxidation to give :
Options
A Cyclopentene
B Cyclopentanone
Correct Answer
C Cyclopentane
D Cyclopentanal
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cyclopentanol (a secondary cyclic alcohol) undergoes oxidation to give cyclopentanone (a cyclic ketone).

Hint

What ketone is formed from oxidation of cyclopentanol?

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