What is the structure of alcohol which on oxidation with acidified Na2Cr2O7 gives:
Correct answer: A. A
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation
Structure A represents 1-phenylethanol, which is a secondary alcohol. The alcohol group (-OH) is on a carbon atom that is bonded to a benzene ring and a methyl group (CH_3). Oxidation of this specific secondary alcohol removes the hydrogen atom from the carbon and the hydrogen from the hydroxyl group, forming a double bond between the carbon and oxygen, which results in the ketone, acetophenone.
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