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QAIPMT-2004-Ch-2579: NEET 2004 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPMT-2004-Ch-2579 Solution: Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding …
Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?
Multiple Choice Options
- A 2-Hydroxypropane
- B ortho-Nitrophenol
- C Phenol
- D 2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropane
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and
ketones) are obtained by the oxidation of 1� and
2� alcohols respectively. Among the given
options, only (a) is 2� alcohol hence it can be
oxidized to ketone.