Which one of the following on oxidation gives a ketone?

Primary alcohol

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Secondary alcohol

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Tertiary alcohol

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Secondary alcohol
Primary alcohol on controlled oxidation gives aldehyde and secondary alcohol gives ketone.

So, correct option is B.

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