In case of oxidation of symmetrical ketone, which of the following products are formed?
Correct answer: B. Mixture of different carboxylic acids
- A. One Carboxylic acid
- B. Mixture of different carboxylic acids
- C. Same type of carboxylic acids
- D. None of these
Explanation
Is Correct as in case of symmetrical ketones, only one carbon atom adjacent to the carbonyl group is oxidized and a mixture of two carboxylic acids is always formed. This is also written in PTB.
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