Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
An aldehyde on oxidation gives
A
An alcohol
B
An acid
C
A ketone
D
An ether
Answer
An acid
Explanation
Solution
RCHO−>[(O)]RCOOH
An aldehyde on oxidation gives
An alcohol
An acid
A ketone
An ether
An acid
RCHO−>[(O)]RCOOH