Synthesis of Aldehydes or Ketones from Hydrocarbons
Isopropyl alc...
Question
Isopropyl alcohol is heated at 300oC in the presence of Cu catalyst to give:
A
acetone
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B
dimethyl ether
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C
acetaldehyde
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D
ethane
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Solution
The correct option is B acetone Isopropyl alcohol is heated at 300oC in the presence of Cu catalyst to give acetone. Note: Primary alcohol is oxidized to an aldehyde and secondary alcohol is oxidized to a ketone.