The .....compound gives ethyl methyl ketones:
Correct answer: B. Butan-2øl
- A. Propan-2øl
- B. Butan-2øl
- C. Butan-1øl
- D. 2me thyl Butan-2øl
Explanation
When butan-2-ol undergoes oxidation, it gives us ethyl methyl ketones as the final product. In this case, the ethyl methyl ketone formed would be 2-butanone (ethyl methyl ketone is another name for it). The oxidation of butan-2-ol involves the removal of hydrogen atoms from the alcohol group, resulting in the formation of a carbonyl group in the ketone.
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