NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Oxidation MCQ

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OxidationMediumQuestion 39012

Question

Secondary alcohols on oxidation generally form:

  1. A
    ketones
    Correct
  2. B
    aldehydes
  3. C
    alkanes
  4. D
    ethers

Correct answer

ketones

Explanation

The OH-bearing carbon becomes carbonyl carbon.