Oxidation of a secondary alcohol with K₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄ givesa/an:
Correct answer: B. Ketone
- A. Aldehyde
- B. Ketone
- C. Carboxylic acid
- D. Ether
Explanation
Strong oxidizing agents, such as acidified potassium dichromate, will oxidize a secondary alcohol to a ketone. The reaction stops at the ketone stage as there are no hydrogens left on the carbonyl carbon for further oxidation.
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