Question

The yield of ketone when a secondary alcohol is oxidised is more than the yield of aldehyde when a primary alcohol is oxidised.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The given statement is true.
The yield of ketone when a secondary alcohol is oxidized is more than the yield of aldehyde when a primary alcohol is oxidized. This is because it is difficult to stop the oxidation of primary alcohol at aldehyde stage. The aldehyde is easily oxidized to carboxylic acid. The oxidation of ketone to carboxylic acid is difficult.