Question
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