NEET Chemistry · Medium

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Preparation MCQ

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Question

Acetaldehyde can be prepared from ethanol by:

  1. A
    controlled oxidation
    Correct
  2. B
    catalytic hydrogenation
  3. C
    bromination
  4. D
    Wurtz reaction

Correct answer

controlled oxidation

Explanation

Primary alcohol gives aldehyde under controlled oxidation.