Butan-2-one can be converted to propionic acid by using :

T o l l e n^{'} s r e a g e n t

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

F e h l i n g^{'} s s o l u t i o n

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

N a O H / N a l / H^{⨁}

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

K_{2} C r_{2} O_{7} / H^{\oplus}

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D $K_{2} C r_{2} O_{7} / H^{\oplus}$
Strong oxidizing agent can convert ketone to carboxylic acid with loss of carbon.

Suggest Corrections