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Question

Ketones $[R- \underset{\overset{||}{O}}{C} - R']$ where, $R = R' =$ alkyl group can be obtained in one step by

A

Hydrolysis of esters

B

Oxidation of primary alcohols

C

Oxidation of secondary alcohols

D

Reaction of acid halide with alcohols

Answer

Oxidation of secondary alcohols

Explanation

Solution

Oxidation of Ketones, yield secondary alcohol