Oxidation of Secondary alcohol gives which of the following products?
Correct answer: D. Ketone
- A. Aldehydes
- B. Carboxylic acids
- C. Ester
- D. Ketone
Explanation
The oxidation of a secondary alcohol typically results in the formation of a ketone. This is because the secondary alcohol has two alkyl groups attached to the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group, which makes it difficult to oxidize further to a carboxylic acid.The general reaction is:R₂CHOH → R₂CO (ketone)
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Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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