What is the product obtained when vapours of 2-hydroxy propane are passed over red hot $C u$ ?

Acetaldehyde

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Propionaldehyde

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Acetone

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Acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Acetone

When vapours of 2-hydroxy propane are passed over red hot $C u$ , acetone is obtained as the product.

In this reaction, a secondary alcohol is oxidized to a ketone.

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