Ketone can be prepared by the oxidation of:
Correct answer: B. Secondary alcohol
- A. Primary alcohol
- B. Secondary alcohol
- C. Tertiary alcohol
- D. None of these
Explanation
The oxidation of a secondary alcohol results in the formation of a ketone. The oxidation process involves the removal of two hydrogen atoms from the alcohol molecule, one from the hydroxyl group (-OH) and one from the carbon atom adjacent to the hydroxyl group. This process leads to the formation of a carbonyl group (C=O), which is characteristic 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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