The alcohol given πΆπ»3 β πΆπ»2 β πΆ(πΆπ»3)2 βππ». If oxidized with a strong oxidizing agent given:
Correct answer: D. None of the above
- A. Aldehyde
- B. Ketone
- C. Ether
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A tertiary alcohol can't form this carbonyl group: the tertiary custom has three single bonds to other C- atoms and one single bond to the oxygen of the hydroxyl-group. To form a carbonyl group, you need a double bond. Carbon can only form 4 bonds and the C-C- bonds are relatively stable, so it can't form the carbonyl group. With enough energy, it is possible to oxidise even tertiary alcohols, but your product will be only carbon dioxide and water (that's what you get by the complete oxidation of every alcohol).
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