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Isopropyl alcohol in presence of Cu at 3000c gives:

A
Acetaldehyde
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Acetone
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C
Formaldehyde
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D
Benzaldehyde
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Solution

The correct option is D Acetone


Primary alcohol on oxidation forms aldehyde and secondary alcohol gives ketone.

Isopropyl alcohol is secondary alcohol and on heating with copper it get oxidized to acetone.

Option B is correct.

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