Ketones are prepared by the oxidation of:
Correct answer: B. Secondary alcohol
- A. Primary alcohol
- B. Secondary alcohol
- C. Tertiary alcohol
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Ketones are prepared by the oxidation of secondary alcohols. When a secondary alcohol is oxidized, it loses hydrogen atoms and forms a ketone. Primary alcohols, on the other hand, are oxidized to form aldehydes, while tertiary alcohols cannot be oxidized to form ketones or aldehydes. So, it's the secondary alcohols that are used to prepare ketones.
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