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Ketones are formed by oxidation of :
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The correct option is B secondary alcohol
On oxidation of secondary alcohol gives ketones. On reduction of ketones gives secondary alcohols.CH3−CH(OH)−CH3+[O]acidified K2Cr2O7−−−−−−−−−−−→CH3−CO−CH3acetone+H2O
On oxidation of secondary alcohol gives ketones. On reduction of ketones gives secondary alcohols.
CH3−CH(OH)−CH3+[O]acidified K2Cr2O7−−−−−−−−−−−→CH3−CO−CH3acetone+H2O
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