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Question

Ketones [RCOR] where $R=R_1 =$ alkyl group, can be obtained in one step by

A

hydrolysis of esters

B

oxidation of primary alcoho

C

oxidation of tertiary alcoho

D

reactioq of acid halide with alcohols

Answer

oxidation of tertiary alcoho

Explanation

Solution

By oxidation of tertiary alcohol with stronger oxidising agents, ketones may be formed along with carboxylic acid.