Question

Which of the following can be oxidised to its corresponding carbonyl compound?

• A. 2-Hydroxypropane
• B. Ortho-nitrophenol
• C. Phenol
• D. 2-Methyl-propan-2-ol

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2-Hydroxypropane

(a) 2-Hydroxypropane
It contains alpha hydrogens and hence can undergo dehydrogenation to give its corresponding carbonyl compound.

(b) Ortho-nitrophenol
It does not contain any alpha hydrogens. So, it can not undergo dehydrogenation reactions to give carbonyl compounds.

(c) Phenol
It does not contain any alpha hydrogens. So, it can not undergo dehydrogenation reactions to give carbonyl compounds.

(d) 2-Methyl-propan-2-ol
It does not contain any alpha hydrogen, so it can not undergo dehydrogenation reactions to give carbonyl compounds.

Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.