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Which of the following alcohols on oxidation gives a ketone with same number of carbon atoms?


A

(CH3)3COH

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(CH3)2CHCH2OH

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CH3CHOHCH2CH3

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CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

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Solution

The correct option is B

(CH3)2CHCH2OH


Secondary alcohol is oxidised to ketone with same number of carbon atoms as the starting alcohol.


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