Identity the compound which gives ketone on oxidation:

(C H_{3})_{3} O H

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} O H

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C H (O H) C H_{3}

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(C H_{3})_{2} C H C H_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is C $C H_{3} C H_{2} C H (O H) C H_{3}$

Ketones are formed by the oxidation of secondary alcohols. In the given options, 2-butanol is a secondary alcohol and the oxidation reaction to form 2-butanone .

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