NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound?
- A2-Hydroxypropane
- Bortho-Nitrophenol
- CPhenol
- D2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropane
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Correct answer: A
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.

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