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Question: A compound X with molecular formula ![](https://cdn.pureessence.tech/canvas_331.png?top_left_x=616&t...

A compound X with molecular formula can be oxidised to a compound Y with the molecular formula X is most likely to be

A

Primary alcohol

B

Secondary alcohol

C

Aldehyde

D

Ketone

Answer

Primary alcohol

Explanation

Solution

Since on oxidation same no. of carbon atoms are obtained in as therefore alcohol is primary