The yield of ketone when a secondary alcohol is oxidized in presence of excess oxidizing agent is ______ than the yield of aldehyde when a primary alcohol is oxidized in presence of excess oxidizing agent,
A
more
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B
less
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C
same
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is D more
More yield is obtained when oxidation of secondary alcohol is done rather than primary because in case of primary alcohal, there is chances to get converted into −COOH group also.