Ketones $(R - O | | C - R^{'})$ can be obtained in one step by:
(where $R$ and $R^{'}$ are alkyl groups)

hydrolysis of esters

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oxidation of primary alcohols

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oxidation of secondary alcohols

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reaction of alkyl halides with alcohols

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Solution

The correct option is D oxidation of secondary alcohols
Since primary alcohol upon oxidation gives only aldehyde whereas ketone can only be obtained from secondary alcohol. Esters on hydrolysis gives acids and alcohol.

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[R - C | | O - R^{'}]

R = R^{'} =

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R M g X

N a O H

N a O H

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