Aldehydes and ketones can be obtained by the:
Correct answer: B. Oxidation of alcohol
- A. Reduction of alcohol
- B. Oxidation of alcohol
- C. Dehydration of alcohol
- D. Hydrolysis of alcohol
Explanation
Option B (Oxidation of alcohol) is correct because the oxidation of primary alcohols leads to the formation of aldehydes, and the oxidation of secondary alcohols results in the production of ketones.
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Aldehydes and ketones contain the polar carbonyl group, but aldehydes are generally more readily oxidised and more reactive than ketones. Coverage includes preparation by oxidation or reduction routes, nucleophilic addition of reagents such as hydrogen cyanide and bisulfite, and tests that distinguish aldehydes from ketones.
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